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priest, in Christianity: see orders, holy orders, holy [Lat. ordo,=rank], in Christianity, the traditional degrees of the clergy, conferred by the Sacrament of Holy Order. The episcopacy, priesthood or presbyterate, and diaconate were in general use in Christian churches in the 2d cent. ..... Click the link for more information. . priest (feminine), priestess 1. Christianity a person ordained to act as a mediator between God and man in administering the sacraments, preaching, blessing, guiding, etc. 2. (in episcopal Churches) a minister in the second grade of the hierarchy of holy orders, ranking below a bishop but above a deacon 3. a minister of any religion 4. Judaism a descendant of the family of Aaron who has certain privileges in the synagogue service 5. (in some non-Christian religions) an official who offers sacrifice on behalf of the people and performs other religious ceremonies 6. a variety of fancy pigeon having a bald pate with a crest or peak at the back of the head 7. Angling a small club used to kill fish caught How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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