Clergyman Or College Bigwig Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 10, 2023

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	noun • a person authorized to conduct religious worship
	36%	12		Religious decision to turn a clergyman into a non-clergyman
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	30%	10		A clergyman attached to a cathedral or college of canons
	noun • a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church

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New York Times19 Sep 1988	Across 53
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