Priest Holding Birds Bone Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee
	27%	10		A priest holding a cathedral preferment or benefice
	noun • a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church
	27%	10		Disqualifying a priest from holding religious office
	verb • divest of the frock; of church officials

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