Obs. rare–1. [app. related to the name ‘Friar Bungay’ or ‘Bungy.’ See Ward’s Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay: Notes 195.] Contemptuous designation for a (? Franciscan) friar.
1591. Troub. Raigne K. John (1611), 50. Bald and barefoot Bungie birds.
Obs. rare–1. [app. related to the name ‘Friar Bungay’ or ‘Bungy.’ See Ward’s Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay: Notes 195.] Contemptuous designation for a (? Franciscan) friar.
1591. Troub. Raigne K. John (1611), 50. Bald and barefoot Bungie birds.
