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The definition of a parson is a member of the clergy, particularly in the Anglican tradition.
(noun)An example of a parson is a Protestant minister.
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See parson in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- an Anglican minister in charge of a parish; rector
- Informal any minister; pastor
Origin: ME persone < OFr < ML persona, a beneficed priest, orig., person < L: see person
See parson in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- An Anglican cleric with full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law; a rector.
- A member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English, parish priest
Origin: , from Old French persone
Origin: , from Medieval Latin persōna
Origin: , from Latin, character; see person
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