Definition of Austin Friars

1. Noun. An Augustinian monastic order.

Generic synonyms: Augustinian Order

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Literary usage of Austin Friars

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Publications by Oxford Historical Society, Bostonian Society (1890)
"... Fryer imprisoned by the proctor for incontinence, 1502. (Explicit fol. 191 a; fol. 101 b is blank.) (4. THE Austin Friars: First Sketch1.) (Incipit fol. ..."

2. Transactions by Ecclesiological Society (1885)
"It will be found at page 21. XXI.—SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1880. Visit to the Chapel of St. Etheldreda and to Austin Friars. ..."

3. Lord Byron and Some of His Contemporaries: With Recollections of the Author by Leigh Hunt (1828)
"... and married him ; and for my part, besides my pictures and Italian garden at Mr. West's, and my beloved old English house in Austin-Friars, ..."

4. The Story of Oxford by Cecil Headlam (1907)
"... Roger Bacon, "Friar Bacon's Study"—The White Friars—Beaumont Palace—The Austin Friars and others—The Benedictines, Gloucester Hall, (Worcester College), ..."

5. London by Charles Knight (1851)
"The Dutch church, Austin Friars, may here also be mentioned. This priory was founded by Humphrey Bohun, Earl of Hereford and Essex ; the date is shown on ..."

6. London: Being an Accurate History and Description of the British Metropolis by David Hughson (1806)
"THE church is now called the Dutch church in Austin Friars, and is served by two ministers, who preach twice every Sunday, and once in the week. ..."

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