Associations to the word «Parsons»

Wiktionary

PARSON, noun. An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law; a rector.
PARSON, noun. A Protestant minister.
PARSON BIRD, noun. The tui
PARSON RUSSELL, noun. One of a breed of small white terriers, related to the Jack Russell but having a smaller range of sizes.

Dictionary definition

PARSON, noun. A person authorized to conduct religious worship; "clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches".

Wise words

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