perpetual curate en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A resident parish priest or incumbent curate within the United Church of England and Ireland, supported by a cash stipend, usually maintained by an endowment fund, and having no ancient right to income from tithe or glebe.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| perpetual curates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |