PAROCHIN


Meaning of PAROCHIN in English

noun

or par·och·ine ˈparəḵə̇n

( -s )

Etymology: probably back-formation from Scots parochiner parishioner, from Middle English (northern dialect) parochoner, parochanar, from Middle English parochien, parochin parishioner (from Medieval Latin parochianus, from Late Latin parochia parish + Latin -anus -an) + -er

Scotland : parish

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