first estate
first estate · first estates
духовенство, причт
духовенство
Klerus, Geistlichkeit
The caste of clergy in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in France…The caste of clergy in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in France prior to 1789, as distinct from the nobility and the commoners.
Meaning
1 sensesThe caste of clergy in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in France prior to 1789, as distinct from the nobility and the commoners.
More definitions
- the clergy in France and the heads of the church in Britain
Forms
plural: first estates| Singular | first estate |
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- the clergy in France and the heads of the church in Britain:Lords Spiritual