spec. Used as the proper word for the ordination and hallowing of persons to certain offices, as that of bishop, king, queen, etc.
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释义 | society > authority > office > appointment to office > appoint a person to an office [verb (transitive)] > admit to office formally or ceremonially > consecrate to office (2) consecrate1387 spec. Used as the proper word for the ordination and hallowing of persons to certain offices, as that of bishop, king, queen, etc. sanctify1390 transitive. To set apart religiously for an office or function; to consecrate (a king, etc.). Obsolete. |
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