spoiled priest

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noun

Irish a person who was a student for the priesthood but who has withdrawn or been dismissed

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showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Words nearby spoiled priest

spodumene, Spohr, spoil, spoilage, spoil bank, spoiled priest, spoiler, spoiler party, spoilfive, spoil for, spoil ground

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How to use spoiled priest in a sentence

He was then literally slapped around by the high priest, who pulled on his ears in an effort to produce tears.
New Year’s Eve, Babylon Style|Candida Moss|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yes, Mailer was, as he readily admitted, something of a spoiled Jewish boy.
Mailer’s Letters Pack a Punch and a Surprising Degree of Sweetness|Ronald K. Fried|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Wahlberg, his time in prison, as well as the guidance of a parish priest, helped him turn his life around.
Mark Wahlberg’s Pardon Plea: A Look Back At His Troubling, Violent, and Racist Rap Sheet|Marlow Stern|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Amid accusations of infidelity, she told reporters in 1988 that she and the former priest were just fine.
Adiós to the Diva Duchess|Barbie Latza Nadeau|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He speaks with the authority of a native of this land as well as the authority of priest.
Mexico’s Holy Warrior Against the Cartels|Jason McGahan|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These residents then killed the parish priest, and without arms fled for safety to the mountain ravines.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Where there is no hedge, the possession shall be spoiled: and where there is no wife, he mourneth that is in want.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Simon the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life propped up the house, and in his days fortified the temple.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
"Without doubt; true demons incarnate," replied the veracious priest.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
He now knew no bounds to his wrath; and he proclaimed it in such a manner, that the terrified priest flew before him.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter