The crossword solution for the term FRIAR, WHITE is CARMELITE. A CARMELITE is a member of a religious order of the Catholic Church known as the Order of the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or simply Carmelites. The order was founded in the 12th century and is dedicated to contemplation and prayer. Friars are members of mendicant orders, which are religious orders that rely on alms and donations for their livelihood. White is a reference to the white habits worn by members of the order.