prelatic

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

From Time Magazine Archive

But he did not long enjoy his judicial and prelatic dignities, as he was seized with fever, and died in the month of April 1566.

From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David

But, when the successes of a prelatic monarch, against a presbyterian parliament, were paving the way for rebuilding the system of hierarchy, they could no longer remain inactive.

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

Various attempts were made by the prelatic faction to suppress the resistance of the faithful ministers and people.

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

Here might occasionally be seen Bennet Langton, George Stevens, Dr. Percy, celebrated for his ancient ballads, and sometimes Warburton in prelatic state.

From Oliver Goldsmith A Biography by Irving, Washington