priest 
(prēst)
(prēst)n.
1. In many Christian churches, a member of the second grade of clergy ranking below a bishop but above a deacon and having authority to administer the sacraments.
2. A person having the authority to perform and administer religious rites.
tr.v. priest·ed, priest·ing, priests
To ordain or admit to the priesthood.
[Middle English prest, from Old English prēost, from Late Latin presbyter; see PRESBYTER.]