noun
archpriest
Archpriest (noun) means the highest rank given to a married priest.
noun
1
The highest rank given to a married priest.
2
An honorific title applied to a priest who has a specific function.
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Etymology
From Middle English archepreest, archeprest, archiprest, ercheprest, erchepreste; compare Old French archeprestre and Medieval Latin archipresbyter; equivalent to arch- + priest. Piecewise doublet of archpresbyter.
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What is the meaning of archpriest?
"archpriest" (noun) means the highest rank given to a married priest.
What are the different meanings of archpriest?
"archpriest" has 2 main meanings: 1. The highest rank given to a married priest; 2. An honorific title applied to a priest who has a specific function.