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OBSERVANTINE

\ɒbzˈɜːvantˌiːn], \ɒbzˈɜːvantˌiːn], \ɒ_b_z_ˈɜː_v_a_n_t_ˌiː_n]\

Definitions of OBSERVANTINE

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One of a branch of the Order of Franciscans, who profess to adhere more strictly than the Conventuals to the intention of the founder, especially as to poverty; - called also Observants.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
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One of a branch of the Order of Franciscans, who profess to adhere more strictly than the Conventuals to the intention of the founder, especially as to poverty; - called also Observants.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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