prelatic
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That stirred flutters of prelatic concern—was a reshuffle in store?
From Time Magazine Archive
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
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
How, indeed, could Mr Howard know anything of sound doctrine, being educated, as he told me, at Eton school, a prelatic establishment!
From The Annals of the Parish; or, the chronicle of Dalmailing during the ministry of the Rev. Micah Balwhidder by Galt, John
Life in papal Rome and prelatic England was weighed down with blossoming luxury.
From The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings by Stowe, Harriet Beecher
