Meaning of Parson

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Parson

1. 1
   n.

   A person who represents a parish in its ecclesiastical and corporate capacities; hence, the rector or incumbent of a parochial church, who has full possession of all the rights thereof, with the cure of souls.

2. 2
   n.

   Any clergyman having ecclesiastical preferment; one who is in orders, or is licensed to preach; a preacher.

3. 3
   n.

   A person who represents a parish in its ecclesiastical and corporate capacities; hence, the rector or incumbent of a parochial church, who has full possession of all the rights thereof, with the cure of souls.

4. 4
   n.

   Any clergyman having ecclesiastical preferment; one who is in orders, or is licensed to preach; a preacher.