Clare
Clare · Clares
Synonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint ClareSynonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.
UK/klɛə/US/klɛɚ/
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.
Origin
Medieval English vernacular form of Clara, from the Latin clara, feminine of clarus (“brigMedieval English vernacular form of Clara, from the Latin clara, feminine of clarus (“bright, shining, clear”), a post-classical name made famous by the 13th century Saint Clara of Assisi.
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