priorate
priorate · priorates
The dignity, office, or government of a priorThe dignity, office, or government of a prior.
/ˈpɹaɪəɹət/
Meaning
1 sensesThe dignity, office, or government of a prior.
Origin
From Medieval Latin priōrātus. By surface analysis, prior + -ate (forms nouns denoting ranFrom Medieval Latin priōrātus. By surface analysis, prior + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it). Compare French priorat.
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