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PRIEST-RIDDEN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does priest-ridden mean? 

PRIEST-RIDDEN (adjective)
  The adjective PRIEST-RIDDEN has 1 sense:

1. ruled by or oppressed by a priest

  Familiarity information: PRIEST-RIDDEN used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PRIEST-RIDDEN (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Ruled by or oppressed by a priest

Similar:

controlled (restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds)


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