royal peculiar
noun
Definition of royal peculiar
: a church or parish within the jurisdiction of the British sovereign and exempt from that of the ordinary in whose territory it is situated
From the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
First Known Use of royal peculiar
1785
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up royal peculiar? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!