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priestly
adjective
Befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
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ˈpɹiːstli
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adjective
Befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
“Priestly dedication to the people of his parish”
adjective
Associated with the priesthood or priests
“Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments”
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Priestly dedication to the people of his parish
Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
Hieratic gestures
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