PRIEST


Meaning of PRIEST in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pr ē st

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English preist, from Old English pr ē ost, ultimately from Late Latin presbyter ― more at PRESBYTER

Date: before 12th century

: one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God specifically : an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyman ranking below a bishop and above a deacon

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