2
prelate(noun, clergy)
2
priest(noun, clergy)
2
prolegomenous(adjective, preliminary, introductory)
2
rector(noun, clergy)
2
senior
1
abbess(noun, clergy)
1
abbot's deputy
1
above-named
1
afore
1
aforetime
1
ages ago(expression, adjective, late, old, past)
1
ago
1
ancient history(expression, adjective, late, old, past)
1
archbishop(noun, clergy)
1
archdeacon(noun, clergy)
1
archpriest(noun, clergy)
1
back when(expression, adjective, late, old, past)
1
basic
1
before-mentioned
1
before then(expression, idiom, priority)
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