churchman

churchman
churchmanly, adj.churchmanship, n.
/cherrch"meuhn/, n., pl. churchmen.
1. an ecclesiastic; clergyman.
2. an adherent or active supporter of a church.
3. Brit. a member of the Established Church.
[1350-1400; ME. See CHURCH, -MAN]

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