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Meanings of presbytery in English
Buildings in connection with a church used for secular activities.
Usage of presbytery in English
1
The presbytery, or the rectory, was the chief guest-house in the land.
2
This ministry, or presbytery, consisted of two classes-localministers and general ministers.
3
He said he let go of the rope before he reached the presbytery.
4
The very name of Exeter gave the members of presbytery the cold creeps.
5
With her I had grown richer than any other minister in the presbytery.
6
His tomb is beneath the pavement of the presbytery, on the left hand.
7
The Count, surprised, questioned the beadle who was coming out of the presbytery.
8
When Bishop Northwold enlarged the presbytery it was moved one bay further east.
9
The presbytery stood beside it, surrounded by a trim garden with gravelled paths.
10
He believed too much to please the presbytery, and they turned him out.
11
Emboldened by his success without, Chupin ventured to present himself at the presbytery.
12
And beside it sat the presbytery, two stories, also well constructed.
13
Father Moran, returning to his presbytery, waved his hand and shouted a greeting.
14
A sort of cross between a thieves' kitchen and a presbytery.
15
If he may, whether shall he appeal regularly but to an associated presbytery?
16
And the presbytery is not the end of the parish.
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