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priestly

Pronunciation: /ˈpriːstli/

Definition of priestly

adjective

relating to or befitting a priest or priests:performing priestly duties

Derivatives

priestliness

Origin:

Old English prēostlic (see priest, -ly¹)

priestly in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of priestly in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

priestcraft
priestess
priesthood
Priestley, J. B.
Priestley, Joseph
priestly
prig
priggish
prill
prim
prima ballerina

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offing

/ ˈɒfɪŋ

noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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