parson

Definition

An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law.

Etymology

From Middle English persoun, from Anglo-Norman, Old French persone (“parson, person”), from Medieval Latin persona (“parson, person”), from Latin persona (“person”). Doublet of person and persona.

Example Sentences

• "a lewde curate, A parson benyfyced But nothynge well advysed."