Definitions for simony

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simony si·mo·ny

Spelling: [sahy-muh-nee, sim-uh-]

IPA: /ˈsaɪ mə ni, ˈsɪm ə-/

Simony is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 86 anagrams from letters in simony (imnosy).

Definitions for simony

noun

1. the making of profit out of sacred things.
2. the sin of buying or selling ecclesiastical preferments, benefices, etc.

Origin of simony

1175-1225; Middle English simonie Late Latin simōnia; so called from Simon Magus, who tried to purchase apostolic powers; see Simon ( def 5 ), -y

Examples for simony

Liprand answered, "Do you answer me, What is the lightest form of simony?"

The practice of simony has converted a temple into a loathsome stable.

Henry III., the enemy of simony, was dead, and the world had changed.

simony crept in as a consequence and was shamefully practised.

Then there comes a story of "simony," in which the influence of Worcester is again apparent.

Grossulani said, "But I ask what act of simony do you lay to my charge?"

Hus deals with the question, Can a Pope be guilty of simony?

I should say myself that he'd dislike it several degrees more than he did the simony.

As to his nepotism, simony, and fraud, there was no doubt at all.

Charges of that simony are common; conclusive proof there is none.