prelatic
- a word derived from prelate.
Example Sentences
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That stirred flutters of prelatic concern—was a reshuffle in store?
From Time Magazine Archive
Two considerations demonstrate the error of this prelatic interpretation, besides the fact that it is prelatic.
From Notes on the Apocalypse by Steele, David
Both hands are wrapped up in ornamented gloves, which were an essential part of the prelatic dress.
From Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 1 by Turner, Dawson
There is evidence that, chiefly through the Divine blessing upon Renwick's faithful preaching, and his singular wisdom in council, those Societies increased, instead of diminishing, in the latter part of the prelatic persecution.
From The Life of James Renwick A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Labours And Martyrdom And A Vindication Of His Character And Testimony by Houston, Thomas
As I turned away from the carriage window I heard a confused drone of conversation, in which such terms as "ligature," "suppuration," "cavity of the hear'ole," "styptic," and "prelatic" were prominent.
From The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 by Young, Filson
