clergy

Betekenis

Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈklɜːdʒi/

Etymologie

From Middle English clergie (attested in the 13th century), from Old French clergié (“learned men”), from Late Latin clēricātus, from Latin clēricus (“one ordained for religious services”), from Ancient Greek κληρικός (klērikós, “of the clergy”).

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They apparently bombarded Sion Fort whenever they had a disagreement with the Catholic clergy !

Ze hebben blijkbaar Sion Fort gebombardeerd wanneer ze een meningsverschil hadden met de katholieke geestelijkheid!