parish register

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. the register of the christenings, marriages, and burials in a parish.

parish register

noun

1. a book in which the births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths in a parish are recorded

Word History and Origins

Origin of parish register¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

In the Castle Morton parish register is an entry of such payment at the commencement of the present century.

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She knew at last that the name he had not wished her to see in the parish register was Michael Donaldson.

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The poor old clergyman wrote the record himself in the parish register, and died the day after.

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The priest producing the parish register, the names of the principals and witnesses were signed.

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The Parish Register, which is still preserved, commences in 1560.

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