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Tidy description of a friar? (2,5)

Ross

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in order

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(Other definitions for in order that I've seen before include "Correctly sequenced" , "Appropriate, suitable" , "Appropriate in the circumstances" , "Ready for use; appropriate" , "fitting" .)

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