parson — a Christian clergyman, especially a Protestant minister in charge of a parish
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a Christian clergyman, especially a Protestant minister in charge of a parish
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrsən/
Example Sentences
- The parson's wife baked the best apple pies in the entire county.
- Every Sunday, the parson would visit the sick and elderly in his parish.
- The young parson nervously dropped his notes during his first sermon.
parson
NOUN[/ˈpɑːrsən/]
a Christian clergyman, especially a Protestant minister in charge of a parish
Protestant minister leading his parish
Parson Carson stands strong despite the arson
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Parson derives from Old French persone (13th century), which originates from Latin persona, meaning 'person' or 'character'. The word evolved to denote an important ecclesiastical figure, particularly a parish priest or clergyman.
Breakdown
Latin persona (person, character) → Old French persone → English parson. The shift from persona to parson reflects phonetic changes during the transition from Old French to Middle English.
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📝Examples
“The parson's wife baked the best apple pies in the entire county.”
“Every Sunday, the parson would visit the sick and elderly in his parish.”
“The young parson nervously dropped his notes during his first sermon.”
“The parson married more couples than anyone else in the small town.”
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