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| censer |
a small container, often swung from chains by a cleric in religious ceremonies, in which the fragrance of burning incense is dispersed. |
| Desmond Tutu |
South African cleric and leader in the struggle against apartheid, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 (b.1931). |
| prebendary |
a cleric in the Church of England who holds the honorary position of a prebend, but receives no stipend. [1/2 definitions] |
| rabbi |
in Judaism, a cleric having the responsibilities of leading a local congregation, teaching, and supervising rituals such as weddings. [1/3 definitions] |
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