priorate en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɹaɪəɹət/
Etymology
From Medieval Latin priōrātus. By surface analysis, prior + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it). Compare French priorat.
Meanings
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The dignity, office, or government of a prior.
bishop there during Godfrey's priorate
1774-1781, Thomas Warton, History of English Poetry:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| priorates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |