parishioner

English

Etymology

Mid 15th century, from earlier parishen (c. 1200), from Old French paroissien, parochien, from paroisse (English parish).[1] Equivalent to parish + -ian + -er.

Noun

parishioner (plural parishioners)

  1. A member of a parish.

Translations

References

  1. parishioner” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, 2001–2019.
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