Franciscan

a. [L. Lat. Franciscus, Francis; Fr. Franciscaine.] (Rom. Cath.) Belonging to the order of St. Francis.

Franciscan Brothers, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as manual-labor schools, and other educational institutions;—called also Brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis.—Franciscan Nuns, an order of nuns who are chiefly employed in education;—called also Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis.