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Clergyman Protects One In Retreat Crossword Clue

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noun

• an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

• United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)

• a man who is the senior member of a group

• (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals

36%12 Religious decision to turn a clergyman into a non-clergyman
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29%9 To retreat to a rural retreat from city life
verb

• live in the country and lead a rustic life

• send to the country

• suspend temporarily from college or university, in England

• give (stone) a rustic look

• lend a rustic character to

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