Definitions for prelate

prelate prel·ate

Spelling: [prel-it]
IPA: /ˈprɛl ɪt/

Prelate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 207 anagrams from letters in prelate (aeelprt).

Definitions for prelate

noun

  1. an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.

Origin of prelate

1175-1225; Middle English prelat Medieval Latin praelātus a civil or ecclesiastical dignitary, noun use of Latin praelātus (past participle of praeferre to prefer),

Examples for prelate

This was the climax of the prelate's favour, the apogee of his power.

It is the first time a prelate has ever been known to be arrested inside Vatican City.

It needed but that to add fresh fuel to the fiery mood of the prelate.

"A more sensible thought than the other," observed the prelate.

"No, no, you are not losing your time," replied the prelate.

It certainly was a pretty situation, as the prelate remarked.

Narcisse must have felt the sting of the prelate's delicate sarcasm.

No doubt the prelate had good-naturedly offered to conduct them to the dome.

But the prelate had kept counsel, and meant to keep it; and he looked away again.

As always happens, however, the prelate was the only victim.

Word Value for prelate
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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