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PASTOR n. 3 definitions
A species of starling (Pastor roseus), native of the plains of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Its head is crested and glossy greenish black, and its back is rosy. It feeds largely upon locusts.
PASTORAGE n.
The office, jurisdiction, or duty, of a pastor; pastorate.
PASTORAL a. 5 definitions
Of or pertaining to shepherds; hence, relating to rural life and scenes; as, a pastoral life.
PASTORALE n. 2 definitions
A composition in a soft, rural style, generally in 6-8 or 12-8 time.
PASTORALLY adv. 2 definitions
In a pastoral or rural manner.
PASTORATE n.
The office, state, or jurisdiction of a pastor.
PASTORIUM n.
A parsonage; -- so called in some Baptist churches. [Southern U. S.]
PASTORLESS a.
Having no pastor.
PASTORLING n.
An insignificant pastor. [R.]
PASTORLY a.
Appropriate to a pastor. Milton.
PASTORSHIP n.
Pastorate. Bp. Bull.
PHILOSTORGY n.
Natural affection, as of parents for their children. [R.]
POLYHISTOR n.
One versed in various learning. [R.]
POSTORAL a.
Situated behind, or posterior to, the mouth.
POSTORBITAL a. 2 definitions
Situated behind the orbit; as, the postorbital scales of some fishes and reptiles. -- n.
PREHISTORIC a.
Of or pertaining to a period before written history begins; as, the prehistoric ages; prehistoric man.
PREPOSTOR n.
See Prepositor.
QUAESTOR n.
Same as Questor.
QUESTOR n.
public treasure; a receiver of taxes, tribute, etc.; treasurer of state. [Written also quæstor.]
QUESTORSHIP n.
The office, or the term of office, of a questor.
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