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church register

noun
  1. parish register.

Origin of church register

First recorded in 1840–50
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Historical Examples of church register

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

  • If the late Mr. Armadale's lawyers want a proof of your marriage, they won't go to the church-register for it, I can promise you!'

    Armadale

    Wilkie Collins