altarist en · NOUN
Etymology
From altar + -ist. Compare Latin altarista, French altariste.
Meanings
- (historical, obsolete) Someone responsible for or at a church's altar ▸ A chaplain.
- (historical, obsolete) Someone responsible for or at a church's altar ▸ The vicar or priest.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| altarists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |