Minoress

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈmʌɪnərɪs/|/mʌɪnəˈrɛs/    美 /ˈmaɪnərəs/|/ˈmaɪnəˌrɛs/|/ˈmaɪˌnɔrəs/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Synonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.
    — Also I. bequethe to the Religiouse Wommen the Menouresses dwellyngge witħoute algate of london̄, C. s. to be departed amonge [hem] by euene porcion̄, for to synge and rede and to praye diuine seruice for my lordes soule Sir Thomas West, and myn, and for alle christene soules, and for the estates of Thomas my sone, and Iohane his wyf, and for her children.
    Also, I bequeath to the Religious Women, the Minoresses, dwelling outside Aldgate of London, 100 shillings to be divided equally among [them] by even portions, so that they may sing and read and pray divine service for the soul of my lord, Sir Thomas West, and mine, and for all Christian souls, and for the well-being of Thomas my son, and Joanne his wife, and for her children.

词形变化

Minoresses plural minoress alternative

词源

From Medieval Latin minorissa, from Latin minor (“little, lesser”) + -issa (“-ess”), under influence from Norman frere-menouresse and Middle French sereur meneuresse (“lesser sister”), from menour (“minor”) + -esse (“-ess”), after the model of Medieval Latin Fratres Minores (“Lesser Brothers”), chosen by St. Francis to inculcate humility in the order's members. Equivalent to minor + -ess. Doublet of minoress and Sister Minor.
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