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View synonyms for holy orders
holy orders
noun
- (used with a singular verb) the rite or sacrament of ordination.
- (used with a singular verb) the rank or status of an ordained Christian minister.
- (used with a plural verb) the major degrees or grades of the Christian ministry.
holy orders
plural noun
- the sacrament or rite whereby a person is admitted to the Christian ministry
- the grades of the Christian ministry
- the rank or status of an ordained Christian minister
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Word History and Origins
Origin of holy orders1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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Example Sentences
After receiving Holy Orders he returned to his native village and took over the care of its souls.
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On his recovery he announced his intention of going to Oxford to read for holy orders.
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His response caused the candidate for holy orders to open his eyes to the widest.
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Life is a little vapour that passeth away, as we are told by those in holy orders.
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He made his profession and received holy orders in 1163; but we have no further clue to the date of his birth.
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