Clerisy
Pronunciation : Cler"i*sy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL. clericia. See Clergy.]
Definition : 1. The literati, or well educated class.
2. The clergy, or their opinions, as opposed to the laity.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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