单词 | priest |
释义 | priest (prēst) n. 1. In many Christian churches, a member of the second grade of clergy ranking below a bishop but above a deacon and having authority to administer the sacraments. 2. A person having the authority to perform and administer religious rites. tr.v. priest·ed, priest·ing, priests To ordain or admit to the priesthood. [Middle English prest, from Old English prēost, from Late Latin presbyter; see PRESBYTER.] |
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