First Known Use: 13th century
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parson
noun par·son \ˈpär-sən\
: a minister who is in charge of a parish
: a member of the clergy and especially a Protestant pastor
Full Definition of PARSON
1
: rector
2
: clergyman; especially : a Protestant pastor
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Origin of PARSON
Middle English persone, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin persona, literally, person, from Latin
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parson
noun par·son \ˈpär-sən\
Definition of PARSON for Kids
: 1minister 1
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