noun
(Roman Catholic Church) a priest who is an honorary member of the papal household
• Topics: ↑Roman Catholic, ↑Western Church, ↑Roman Catholic Church, ↑Church of Rome, ↑Roman Church
• Hypernyms: ↑priest
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noun : a priest having permanent honorary membership in the papal household and ranking above a papal chamberlain
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Rom. Cath. Ch.
an honorary distinction conferred by the Holy See upon clergy, entitling them to some of the privileges of a bishop.
[1925-30]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.