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Webster 1913 Edition

Parochial

Pa-ro′chi-al

,

Adj.

[LL.

parochialis

, from L.

parochia

. See

.]

1.

Of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish;

as,

parochial

duties;

parochial

schools

.

“Parochial pastors.”

Bp. Atterbury.

Webster 1828 Edition

Parochial

PARO'CHIAL

,

Adj.

[from L. parochia.] Belonging to a parish; as parochial clergy; parochial duties.