as in clergies
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a nation in which the first estate had long held a privileged position
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churches
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Goldsmiths worked from the same templates as masons did, producing tabletop churches and pocket chapels.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026 -
The performances will mainly take place in concert halls, theaters, and churches.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026
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“First estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20estates. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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