pastorage

[ pas-ter-ij, pah-ster- ]

noun

1. pastorate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastorage¹

First recorded in 1655–65; pastor + -age

Example Sentences

"Because I can't go to the pastorage myself isn't any reason why you should stick at home, too," she told them.

From Project Gutenberg

But the Baronet being one in the domestic circle of the Pastorage, was to be yet further postponed.

From Project Gutenberg