priesthood

[ preest-hood ]
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noun
  1. the condition or office of a priest.

  2. priests collectively.

Origin of priesthood

1
before 900; Middle English presthed(e), presthod(e), Old English prēosthād.See priest, -hood

Other words from priesthood

  • an·ti·priest·hood, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for priesthood

priesthood

/ (ˈpriːstˌhʊd) /


noun
  1. the state, order, or office of a priest

  2. priests collectively

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