clergy
noun
the group or body of ordained persons in a religion, as distinguished from the laity.
clergies
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pluralof clergy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The clergies of Whitehaven, Egremont, Seascale, Gosforth and surrounding areas have met a number of times since the shootings.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2011
Can kings or clergies alter The crackle on one plate?
From Rhymes a la Mode by Andrew Lang
