prelatic
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That stirred flutters of prelatic concern—was a reshuffle in store?
From Time Magazine Archive
His prelatic predilections were attributed to his wife being a descendant of John Hamilton, the last Catholic Archbishop of St. Andrews.
From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.
In this packed Assembly he succeeded in his design of introducing more generally the prelatic element, by the appointment of constant moderators in each presbytery.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
They profess the moral obligation of the covenants, and yet at the same time maintain the lawfulness of every providential government, whether popish or prelatic, if set up by the body politic.
From Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive by Presbytery, The Reformed
Both hands are wrapped up in ornamented gloves, which were an essential part of the prelatic dress.
From Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 1 by Turner, Dawson
