| observant | 1. One who observes forms and rules. 2. A sycophantic servant. "Silly ducking observants, That stretch their duties nicely." (Shak) 3. An Observantine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| observantine | 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. Origin: Fr. Observantin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |