ecclesiastic
[ ih-klee-zee-as-tik ]
/ ɪˌkli ziˈæs tɪk /
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noun
a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.
a member of the ecclesia in ancient Athens.
adjective
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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ecclesiastic
/ (ɪˌkliːzɪˈæstɪk) /
noun
a clergyman or other person in holy orders
adjective
of or associated with the Christian Church or clergy
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