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Pertaining to hierology.

One versed in, or whostudies, hierology.

A treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science.

Divination by observing the objects offered in sacrifice.

A priest who becomes a martyr.

The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the deputy or minister. Liddel & Scott.

A consecrateo place; esp., a temple.

See Jeronymite.

The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion. Abp Potter.

Of or relating to hierophants or their teachings.

Divination by inspection of entrails of victims offered in sacrifice.

A receptacle for sacred objects.

A sacred or holy work or worship. [Obs.] Waterland.

Capable of being achieved. Barrow.

Achievement. [Obs.] Sir T. Elyot.

final close; to bring out into a perfected state; to accomplish; to perform; -- as, to achieve a feat, an exploit, an enterprise. Supposing faculties and powers to be the same, far more may be achieved in any line by the aid of a capital, invigorating motive than without it. I. Taylor.

The act of achieving or performing; an obtaining by exertion; successful performance; accomplishment; as, the achievement of his object.

One who achieves; a winner.

That form of episcopacy in which the chief power is in the hands of archbishops.

Of or pertaining to an archbishop; as, Canterbury is an archiepiscopal see.