Definitions for cleric

cleric cler·ic

Spelling: [kler-ik]
IPA: /ˈklɛr ɪk/

Cleric is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 69 anagrams from letters in cleric (cceilr).

Definitions for cleric

noun

  1. a member of the clergy.
  2. a member of a clerical party.
  3. clerics, (used with a plural verb) half-sized or small-sized reading glasses worn on the nose, usually rimless or with a thin metal frame.

adjective

  1. pertaining to the clergy; clerical.

Origin of cleric

1615-25; Late Latin clēricus priest Greek klērikós, equivalent to klêr(os) lot, allotment + -ikos -ic

Examples for cleric

Sarka dimmed the light of cleric, who instantly made answer.

"Go on with your story," said M'Iver, sharply, to the cleric.

Maybe the cleric can rub his own magic lamp, and ask it to explain the concept known as brain drain.

Three years ago, Republican Guard soldiers came into the hills and killed a cleric accused of hosting Jundullah fighters.

It matters not to us whom cleric follows, so long as we may follow cleric!

"I am obliged to you for that, kinsman," said his lordship in Gaelic, with a by-your-leave to the cleric.

In 1483 the princes were publicly declared illegitimate by a cleric.

“The heroes of the Ukrainian nation who gave up their lives in the name of freedom,” a cleric said in English.

He spoke proudly, defiantly, looking the cleric full in the face.

Coming from the Jordanian cleric, that condemnation is especially powerful.

Word Value for cleric
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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