释义 |
church-governor A ruler of a church; one of the persons having authority in a church.
a1600Hooker Eccl. Pol. viii. i. §2 Their only right which are by proper spiritual function termed Church-governors. a1640Jackson Wks. II. 380 Their [Jews'] church-governors did allow and appoint daily sacrifices to be offered for the peace and tranquillity of the Roman empire. 1875E. White Life in Christ iv. xxv. (1878) 398 Wicked world-rulers and church-governors. |