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Webster 1913 Edition


Priestess

Priest′ess

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Noun.
A woman who officiated in sacred rites among pagans.
Abp. Potter.

Webster 1828 Edition


Priestess

PRIE'STESS

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Noun.
A female among pagans, who officiated in sacred things.

Definition 2024


priestess

priestess

English

Noun

priestess (plural priestesses, masculine priest)

  1. A woman with religious duties and responsibilities.
Usage notes

Chiefly with regard to ancient or Pagan religions, or metaphorically. In Protestant denominations that admit women to the priesthood, such as Anglicanism, they are generally referred to as priests.

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