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PRIESTCRAFT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does priestcraft mean? 

PRIESTCRAFT (noun)
  The noun PRIESTCRAFT has 2 senses:

1. a derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairsplay

2. the skills involved in the work of a priestplay

  Familiarity information: PRIESTCRAFT used as a noun is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PRIESTCRAFT (noun)


Sense 1

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)


Sense 2

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)


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