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Synonyms for parson

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahr-suh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɑr sən

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Définition of parson

Origin :
  • late 12c., from Anglo-French and Old French persone "curate, parson, holder of Church office" (12c.), from Medieval Latin persona "parson" (see person). Ecclesiastical use is obscure; it might refer to the "person" legally holding church property, or it may be an abbreviation of persona ecclesiae "person of the church."
  • noun cleric
Example sentences :
  • I am sure, as you know, no one ever stood by me—when there was a parson at hand.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • "We were going to hunt up a parson in Upper Chester," said the Captain, sheepishly.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • "That goes very well with the initial on the kerchief," said Parson Jones.
  • Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
  • Parson Jones lifted out one of the bags, and it jingled as he did so.
  • Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
  • "You shall go upon the very first boat we can catch," said the parson.
  • Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle
  • At the worst, you can, no doubt, get the parson to forget all about it—to stay away.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • If you was not a parson, I would not take these words; but your gown protects you.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
  • "I dare say the Parson is right, in the main," said the Doctor.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume V (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Nothing would serve the squire but that the youngest must be made a parson.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding
  • The parson and his wife had just ended a long dispute when the lovers came to the door.
  • Extract from : « Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 » by Henry Fielding

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