priestship en · NOUN
Etymology
From priest + -ship. Compare with West Frisian prysterskip, Dutch priesterschap, German Priesterschaft, Swedish prästerskap, Norwegian presteskap. Piecewise doublet of presbytership.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of priesthood.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| priestships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |