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English
Etymology
From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).
Pronunciation
Noun
priesthood (countable and uncountable, plural priesthoods)
- The role or office of a priest.
- Priests as a group; the clergy.
2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 755:The priesthood sold the land when it became apparent that its donor had no intention of redeeming it.
- Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.
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