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priest⋅hood

[preest-hood]
–noun
1. the condition or office of a priest.
2. priests collectively.

Origin:
bef. 900; ME presthed(e), presthod(e), OE prēosthād. See priest, -hood
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priest·hood   (prēst'hŏŏd')   
n.  
  1. The character, office, or vocation of a priest.

  2. The clergy.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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