Word Meaning

priest definition and meaning

n. A presbyter elder; a minister
n. One who is authorized to consecrate the host and to say Mass; but especially, one of the lowest order possessing this power.
n. A presbyter; one who belongs to the intermediate order between bishop and deacon. He is authorized to perform all ministerial services except those of ordination and confirmation.
n. One who officiates at the altar, or performs the rites of sacrifice; one who acts as a mediator between men and the divinity or the gods in any form of religion; as, Buddhist priests.
v. t. To ordain as priest.

Crossword clues for priest

- Anchorite
- Church teacher
- Clergyman pokes nose in at last
- Cleric makes intrusive enquiries before final act
- He does clerical work
- Holy man
- Member of the clergy
- Minister
- Ordained minister
- Ordained Ministers
- Quietly tries to become cleric