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priesthood

Main Entry:: priest·hood
Pronunciation:: \ˈprēst-ˌhu̇d, ˈprē-ˌstu̇d\
Function:: noun
Date:: before 12th century

1 : the office, dignity, or character of a priest 2 : the whole body of priests 3 : elite 1 <the priesthood of the art world>

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