Fraticelli
plural noun
Frat·i·cel·li
ˌfratəˈchelē
: any of several small Christian sects existing chiefly in Italy from the 13th to the 15th centuries and having some connection with the Franciscans: such as
a
: a band of seceders from the Franciscan order under the leadership of Angelo de Clareno (1247–1337)
b
: the Spirituals or Spiritual Franciscans who revolted against the order and defied many popes
c
: the followers of Michael of Cesena (1270–1342) who defended a theory of poverty and property for monks and ecclesiastics generally
Word History
Etymology
Italian, plural of fraticello, literally, little brother, diminutive of frate brother