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PRIESTCRAFT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does priestcraft mean?
• PRIESTCRAFT (noun)
The noun PRIESTCRAFT has 2 senses:
1. a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs
2. the skills involved in the work of a priest
Familiarity information: PRIESTCRAFT used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("priestcraft" is a kind of...):
intrigue; machination (a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The skills involved in the work of a priest
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("priestcraft" is a kind of...):
craft; craftsmanship; workmanship (skill in an occupation or trade)
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