church register

noun

1. parish register.

Word History and Origins

Origin of church register¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

In the Parish Church Register there is absolutely no hint that the bridegrooms were prisoners of war.

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It was a commonplace excerpt from a church register—and filled three pages, leaving thirteen to be covered.

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His marriage is recorded in the church-register of July 1, 1773.

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I have searched the church register, but found no record of the marriage.

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For instance, I remember that in a certain church register may be seen the marriage lines of Alice Ford and—ahem—myself.

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