parson
11parson — A parson is technically a priest in charge of a parish, but the word is loosely used of any clergyman. As a term of address, ‘parson’ is found in, e.g., eighteenth century novels such as Fielding’s Tom Jones, and in later dialectal use. ‘Is… …
12Parson — The old name used in England for the rector or incumbent of a parish. Parson and person are the same word, being derived from the Latin Persona. The Parson is so called, as Blackstone tells us, because by his person the Church which is an… …
13parson — [13] Parson and person started off as the same word (both come from Latin persōna) but split into two. It is not altogether clear why parson came to be used for a ‘priest’. It may simply have been a specialized application of an extended post… …
14parson — UK [ˈpɑː(r)s(ə)n] / US [ˈpɑrs(ə)n] noun [countable] Word forms parson : singular parson plural parsons old fashioned a priest or minister in charge of a parish (= a small area), especially in the Church of England …
15parson — [13] Parson and person started off as the same word (both come from Latin persōna) but split into two. It is not altogether clear why parson came to be used for a ‘priest’. It may simply have been a specialized application of an extended post… …
16parson — n. 1 a rector. 2 a vicar or any beneficed member of the clergy. 3 colloq. any (esp. Protestant) member of the clergy. Phrases and idioms: parson s nose the piece of fatty flesh at the rump of a fowl. Derivatives: parsonical adj. Etymology: ME… …
17parson — (entrée créée par le supplément) (par son) s. f. Terme d exploitation houillère. Part de propriété dans une mine de houille, au pays de Liége. ÉTYMOLOGIE C est l anc. franç. parson, partage, en lat. partionem, action de partager …
18parson — Lincolnshire dialect for a sign post. Wheer are we now? Ah doan t know, lad, what does yon parson say? …
19parson — Lincolnshire dialect for a sign post. Wheer are we now? Ah doan t know, lad, what does yon parson say? …
20parson — [[t]pɑ͟ː(r)s(ə)n[/t]] parsons N COUNT A parson is a priest in the Church of England with responsibility for a small local area, or can be used to refer to any clergyman in some other churches. [OLD FASHIONED] …
