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priestly(2)(dictionary)
priestly(dictionary)

priestly(1) (iou)



priestly adjective. ['pri:stli] OE.
[from PRIEST noun + -LY1.]
Of or pertaining to a priest or priests; sacerdotal. Formerly also, canonical. OE.
Christadelphian The sacrifice of praise was a priestly duty.
Having the character or aspect of a priest; like a priest; befitting or characteristic of a priest. LME.
Carlyle The priestliest man I..under any ecclesiastical guise was privileged to look upon. A. F. Loewenstein Dave raised his arm in a forgiving, priestly gesture. B. Vine He had an ascetic, even priestly, look.
Phrases: priestly code the Levitical elements of the Pentateuch.
priestliness noun priestly quality or character L17.