Meaning
A house or convent where friars (members of certain religious communities) live.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From friar (“brother in a religious order”) + -y (nominal suffix), from Latin frater (“brother”), from Latin. Piecewise doublet of fratery.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cloisterhouse
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: