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Webster 1913 Edition


Impropriator

Im-pro′pri-aˊtor

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Noun.
One who impropriates; specifically, a layman in possession of church property.

Webster 1828 Edition


Impropriator

IMPRO'PRIATOR

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Noun.
A layman who has possession of the lands of the church or an ecclesiastical living.

Definition 2024


impropriator

impropriator

English

Noun

impropriator (plural impropriators)

  1. (archaic) a layperson in possession of ecclesiastical property