ˈpärs ə n, ˈpȧs- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English persone, from Old French, from Medieval Latin persona, literally, person, from Latin — more at person
1. : one that represents a parish in its ecclesiastical and corporate capacities ; especially : the rector or incumbent of a parochial church charged with the pastoral care of the persons in the parish
2. : clergyman 1 ; especially : one belonging to a Protestant denomination
3. : an animal with a black coat or markings