priesthood

English

Etymology

From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest +‎ -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).

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Noun

priesthood (countable and uncountable, plural priesthoods)

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

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