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squar·​son | \ ˈskwärsᵊn, -wȧs- \
plural -s

Definition of squarson

: a landed proprietor who is also a clergyman of the Church of England

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History and Etymology for squarson

blend of squire and parson

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“Squarson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squarson. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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