What is the meaning of priestly?

adjective

  • Associated with the priesthood or priests.
    • usage: "priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments"; "hieratic gestures"
  • Befitting or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.
    • usage: "priestly dedication to the people of his parish"
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