E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Begging Hermits
were of the Augustine order; they renounced all property, and lived on the voluntary alms of “the faithful.”
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Begging Friars were restricted to four orders: Franciscans (Grey Friars), Augustines (Black Friars), Carmelites (White Friars), and Dominicans (Preaching Friars).
Begging Friars were restricted to four orders: Franciscans (Grey Friars), Augustines (Black Friars), Carmelites (White Friars), and Dominicans (Preaching Friars).
