Added 10 October 2026
priesthood
/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ noun
In Latin: sacerdōtium Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about priesthood at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The body of ordained religious practitioners.
Origin
From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).
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