clergyman
Origin of clergyman
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How to use clergyman in a sentence
Lorraine identifies clergymen “by the light-beige aura that surrounds the ordained.”
In the mid-19th century, facial hair was the sort of thing worn by parliamentarians, clergymen, professors, generals, and royalty.
Clergymen, as you are aware, dear madam, are constantly exposed to these annoyances in the course of their ministrations.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James WillsBut there was undoubtedly a large body of Jacobite clergymen who in various ways reconciled this to their conscience.
The English Church in the Eighteenth Century | Charles J. Abbey and John H. OvertonMoreover, wifely adoration was particularly bad for clergymen, who were far too much inclined already to give themselves airs.
Marriage la mode | Mrs. Humphry Ward
This tax, however, was not to be imposed on clergymen whose livings were under 200 per annum.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanSome of the very happiest people I know are to be found among the large families of country clergymen.
Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. Farrar
British Dictionary definitions for clergyman
/ (ˈklɜːdʒɪmən) /
a member of the clergy: Gender-neutral form: vicar, priest
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