altarist
altarist · altarists
Someone responsible for or at a church's altarSomeone responsible for or at a church's altar: A chaplain.
Meaning
2 sensesSomeone responsible for or at a church's altar
(historical, obsolete)A chaplain.
(historical, obsolete)The vicar or priest.
Origin
From altar + -ist. Compare Latin altarista, French altariste.From altar + -ist. Compare Latin altarista, French altariste.
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