prelatic

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That stirred flutters of prelatic concern—was a reshuffle in store?

From Time Magazine Archive

Thus the worthy gentleman, after he had in an eminent manner, served his day and generation, fell a victim to prelatic fury.

From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John

In this packed Assembly he succeeded in his design of introducing more generally the prelatic element, by the appointment of constant moderators in each presbytery.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

The western counties distinguished themselves by their opposition to the prelatic system.

From Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Volume 2 Consisting of Historical and Romantic Ballads, Collected in The Southern Counties of Scotland; with a Few of Modern Date, Founded Upon Local Tradition by Scott, Walter, Sir

Life in papal Rome and prelatic England was weighed down with blossoming luxury.

From The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings by Stowe, Harriet Beecher