mass priest
mass priest · mass priests
A Roman Catholic secular priest, distinct from those living under a ruleA Roman Catholic secular priest, distinct from those living under a rule.
Meaning
3 senses(historical)A Roman Catholic secular priest, distinct from those living under a rule.
Later, a priest retained in chantries etc. to say masses for the dead.
A Roman Catholic priest generally.
Forms
plural: mass priests| Singular | mass priest |
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regular