parishioner

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Late Middle English parisshoner, from earlier parisshen (c. 1200), from Old French paroissien, parochien, from paroisse (English parish).[1] Equivalent to parish + -ian + -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/, /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/
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Noun[edit]

parishioner (plural parishioners)

  1. A member of a parish.
    • 2017, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Bad Dad, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:
      “Reverend Judith!” he announced cheerfully. “What a lovely surprise. How super to see you! What are you standing at the door for? Come in! Come in!”
      “Thank you, thank you. I do like to pop around and see as many of my parishioners as possible,” said Reverend Judith as she followed the pair into the kitchen.

Translations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024), “parishioner”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Middle English[edit]

Noun[edit]

parishioner

  1. Alternative form of parisshoner