| 释义 |
priestship Now rare.|ˈpriːst-ʃɪp|
[f. as prec. + -ship.]
The office of priest; also as a mock title: = priesthood 1, 1 d.
1642Sir E. Dering Sp. on Relig. 96 The Kingship and Priestship of every particular man. 1648Milton Observ. Art. Peace Wks. 1851 IV. 572 We know your classic Priest⁓ship is too gripple, for ye are always begging. 1868Browning Ring & Bk. vi. 1442 My salutation to your priestship! 1896Goddard in Mission. Herald Jan. 27/1 The priestship for this temple descends from father to son. |