parish clerk
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The members do not get paid, but they employ a parish clerk to run the council.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
One parish clerk who has worked in the East Midlands for a decade faced a barrage of abuse in response to her job carrying out the decisions of the local council.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024
While the statewide candidates sign up at the secretary of state’s office, the contenders for Louisiana’s 144 state legislative seats will register for their races at their parish clerk of court’s office.
From Washington Times • Aug. 6, 2019
Towards the end, Crabbe tells the stories of four characters: Jachin, the parish clerk; Ellen Orford, a widow; Abel Keane, a teacher; and Peter Grimes, a fisherman.
From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2013
The parish clerk at West Deeping, Lincolnshire, claimed twopence a head from the gleaners, but as they refused to pay, he declined to ring the bell.
From England in the Days of Old by Andrews, William
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