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Another word for parson

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Noun

  1. A person ordained for service in a Christian church

    See also:

    religion

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Another word for parson

Noun
  1. See also:

    minister

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Sentence Examples

  • The energies of the indefatigable parson knew no bounds.

  • There are four requisites to the appointment of a parson, viz.

  • The word parson is properly used only of a rector.

  • In 1496 he obtained the living of Monymusk, Aberdeenshire, and later he became parson of Lynton (mod.

  • Except, however, where made under parliamentary authority, no composition for tithes, although made between the landowner and the parson or vicar with the consent of the patron and ordinary, bound a succeeding incumbent, the statute 13 Eliz.

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