noun
parson
PAHSN
noun
1
A member of the clergy, especially one in charge of a parish.
"The parson gave a short sermon about kindness to strangers."
How to Use Parson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA clergyman, usually one who runs a local parish church.
When to use it
Somewhat old-fashioned today; "vicar" or "priest" are more commonly used.
Word Forms
parsons plural, Parsons plural
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Etymology
From Old French persone, "parson, person," from Latin persona — a doublet of "person."