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priesthood

priest·hood

UK/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ US/ˈpristhʊd/ uncommon

noun

1.

the body of ordained religious practitioners

Origin

From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).

Phrases

  • bought priesthood
  • priesthood of all believers

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