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Webster 1913 Edition


Clergyman

Cler′gy-man

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Noun.
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pl.
Clergymen
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An ordained minister; a man regularly authorized to preach the gospel, and administer its ordinances; in England usually restricted to a minister of the Established Church.

Webster 1828 Edition


Clergyman

CLERGYMAN

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Noun.
A man in holy orders; a man licensed to preach the gospel, according to the forms and rules of any particular denomination of christians.