The term 'Grey FRIAR' is a combination of three words: FRANCISCAN (10 letters), Cordelier (9 letters), and FRIAR (5 letters). The term refers to a member of the FRANCISCAN Order, also known as the Order of Friars Minor, which was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. The Cordeliers were a branch of the Franciscans, and the Grey Friars were a sub-branch of the Cordeliers. The Grey Friars were known for their distinctive grey habits and their commitment to poverty and service.