The office or function of a priest; the condition or status of being a priest; the order of priest.
| 单词 | θ185904 |
| 释义 | society > faith > church government > member of the clergy > priest > [noun] > office of a priest (13) priesthoodOE The office or function of a priest; the condition or status of being a priest; the order of priest. sanctuaryc1380 figurative. Used for: The priestly office or order. priestheada1400 = priesthood, n. 1 2. priestdom1528 The office of priest; the priesthood. rare. priestship1584 The office or the function of a priest, priesthood. Also used as a mock title of respect for a priest. flamenship1600 the office of a flamen. sacerdotala1640 Priestly function. sacerdocya1706 (a) The sacerdotal character, spirit, or system. (b) A priestly function or office. long robe1762 With the. By metonymy: the legal profession. Esp. in gentleman (also man, member) of the long robe: a lawyer, a barrister. Formerly also… sacerdoce1829 = sacerdocy, n. priestism1842 A religious system or doctrine which furthers the interest of priests; sacerdotalism. sacerdotalism1847 The sacerdotal spirit or system; the principles or practice of the priesthood. Chiefly in unfavourable sense: Pursuit of the interests of the… sacerdotium1931 = sacerdocy, n. |
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