Synonyms for the cloth

Grammar : Noun

Spell : klawth, kloth

Phonetic Transcription : klɔθ, klɒθ

Top 10 synonyms for the cloth

cardinalate
clergy
clergymen
clerics
conclave
ecclesiastics
ministry
pastorate
prelacy
priesthood

Other synonyms for the word the cloth

canonicate
canonry
churchpersons
clericals
deaconry
diaconate
first estate
holy order
rabbinate
the cloth
the desk
the pulpit
vicarage

Définition of the cloth

Origin : Old English claþ "a cloth, sail, cloth covering, woven or felted material to wrap around one," hence, also, "garment," from Proto-Germanic *kalithaz (cf. Old Frisian klath "cloth," Middle Dutch cleet, Dutch kleed "garment, dress," Middle High German kleit, German Kleid "garment"), of obscure origin. As an adjective from 1590s. The cloth "the clerical profession" is from 17c. in reference to characteristic dress.

As in priesthood : noun clergy
As in ministry : noun the clergy
As in clergy : noun ministry of church

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