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prelateMain Entry: prel·ate Pronunciation: \ˈpre-lət also ˈprē-ˌlāt\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English prelat, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin praelatus, literally, one receiving preferment, from Latin (past participle of praeferre to prefer), from prae- + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at tolerate, bear Date: 13th century : an ecclesiastic (as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
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