Prelatical
//pɹɪˈlatɪk(ə)l// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to a prelate; prelatial.
- 2 Adhering to prelates; episcopal. derogatory
"And though I knew that England then was groaning loudest under the Prelaticall yoak, neverthelesse I took it as a pledge of future happines, that other Nations were so perswaded of her liberty."
Example
More examples"And though I knew that England then was groaning loudest under the Prelaticall yoak, neverthelesse I took it as a pledge of future happines, that other Nations were so perswaded of her liberty."
Etymology
From prelate + -ical.
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