Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Blackfriars

👉 The term "blackfriars" is typically used in the context of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," where it refers to a particular tavern or establishment. In this play, Macbeth is visited by a group of witches who prophesy that he will become a tyrant and commit murder, leading to his downfall. The name "Black Friars" is often associated with this type of tavern as it was likely the setting for the witches' prediction in the play.

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