Does anyone know what a Kurdled (or Curdled?) Friar was and what their duties were?
I am trying to find information on this particular type of friar. I have Google-ed, Binged, Yahoo-ed and used other search engines but the only thing I have found was the name Friar Tuck and the fact a friar did not live in a monastery. I need more details and what they would carry as they traveled. Can anyone tell me or suggest a site or book which might help me? It is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance. This is for building a persona for a friend, not school work.
By the way, I chose this site because some of you have knowledge of Religious orders and might know where I can get the information.
Tuck and marian (I read somewhere) had only a brief mention in the original poem about Robin Hood. In the movie The Adventures of Robin Hood staring Errol Flynn, RH specifically said "A Kurdled Friar! And a fat one at that." when they came upon the sleeping friar by the lake.
No, it isn't part of a game.
Yes, I know that there was an article of clothing with that name, but was trying to find out more about the particular friar or friars which were mentioned in the movie. Supposedly Tuck was also a master swordsman. But then of course in those days you had to be if you were not living a cloistered life but living among the people and traveling town to town. Some men from the crusades or younger sons were expected to take up the monastic life.
Uh, Mike. The site has nothing to do with my question and so not welcomed. Conversion to Christianity, especially the way the site you listed shows, is an insult and makes ALL Christians look bad. That is NOT how Jesus would do. Please don't post if you won't answer my question for what it is, a search for information about Friars.
Jim, Sour Lime and Cardamon, These sites (and information) do help with my research, and Gray Pict, I do appreciate the effort. I will leave this question up to see what else people might have idea/site wise, and probably allow the community to give best answer. You guys are a great help and at least stick with the question. Thanks.