Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PAR'ISH
PAR'ISH, a.
- Belonging to a parish; having the spiritual charge of the inhabitants belonging to the same church; as, a parish priest. – Dryden.
- Belonging to a parish; as, a parish church; parish records.
- Maintained by the parish; as, parish poor. – Gay.
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