churched

[ churcht ]

adjective

1. formally presented or taught at church.
2. belonging to a church.

Other Words From

• non·churched adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of churched¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; church (in the sense “to bring to church for a service”) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Here I saw Mrs. Becky Allen, who hath been married, and is this day churched, after her bearing a child.

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When last met, you suffered from the impecuniosity of a churched mouse.

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If a woman go into a neighbour's house before she is "churched," some great misfortune will befall her.

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This should be known by all women who think it their duty to be "churched" after fulfilling the sacred office of motherhood.

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It is believed by Roman Catholics, that all mothers, after their confinement, are to be churched by some Romish priest or bishop.

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