priesthood

Meaning

Noun

  • The role or office of a priest.
  • Priests as a group; the clergy.
  • Authority to act in the name of God.

Origin

  • From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād, equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid.

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