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PRIESTCRAFT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The skills involved in the work of a priest
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("priestcraft" is a kind of...):
craft; craftsmanship; workmanship (skill in an occupation or trade)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("priestcraft" is a kind of...):
intrigue; machination (a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends)
