Priestcraft
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Priestcraft is a noun meaning The craft of performing the duties of a priest.
Meaning
The craft of performing the duties of a priest.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) Priestly policy directed towards worldly ends.
Example Sentences
In pious times, ere priestcraft did begin, before polygamy was made a sin
Perhaps thou wert a priest,--if so, my struggles / Are vain, for priestcraft never owns its juggles.
Whilst caring for a congregation is fundamental, it is a long way from being the only tool in the priestcraft toolbox.
He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion.
Word Forms
- priestcrafts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sacerdotalism, priestery, priestdom, sacerdotage, panurgy, sacerdotism.
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