ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Parson

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɑːs(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Parson is a noun meaning An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law.

Meaning

An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law.

More Meanings

  1. A Protestant minister.
  2. (now chiefly historical) A Roman Catholic priest of an independent parish church.

Example Sentences

a lewde curate, A parson benyfyced But nothynge well advysed.

Word Forms

Synonyms for parson

Depending on context, synonyms include rector, minister, pastor, curate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rector, minister, curate, pastor, vicar, clergyman.

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