— parsonic /pahr son"ik/ , parsonical , adj. — parsonically , adv. — parsonish, parsonlike , adj.
/pahr"seuhn/ , n.
1. a member of the clergy, esp. a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
2. the holder or incumbent of a parochial benefice, esp. an Anglican.
[ 1200-50; ME persone persona parish priest, L: personage. See PERSON ]