Clare
/klɛə/
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Also seen as: Clares
Meaning · English
Synonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.
Noun
Examples
The chief house of the Clares in England stood near Aldgate; it was built by Blanche, queen of Navarre, and her husband Edmund, earl of Lancaster, Leicester and Darby, son to Henry III. and brother to Edward I. These nuns were Urbanists, and enjoyed revenues. They were called Clares or Minoresses, a
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Clare” mean?
Synonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.
Is “Clare” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.