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Webster 1913 Edition
Priestess
Priest′ess
,Noun.
A woman who officiated in sacred rites among pagans.
Abp. Potter.
Webster 1828 Edition
Priestess
PRIE'STESS
,Noun.
Definition 2024
priestess
priestess
English
Noun
priestess (plural priestesses, masculine priest)
- 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.
Translations
woman with religious duties
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