parishioner
English
Etymology
From Late Middle English parisshoner, from earlier parisshen (c. 1200), from Old French paroissien, parochien, from paroisse (English parish).[1] Equivalent to parish + -ian + -er.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/, /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/
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Noun
parishioner (plural parishioners)
- A member of a parish.
- 2017, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Bad Dad, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:
- “Reverend Judith!” he announced cheerfully. “What a lovely surprise. How super to see you! What are you standing at the door for? Come in! Come in!”
“Thank you, thank you. I do like to pop around and see as many of my parishioners as possible,” said Reverend Judith as she followed the pair into the kitchen.
Translations
member of a parish
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References
- “parishioner”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “parishioner”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
Middle English
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