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Tweet n. 1. Judaism The chief priest of the ancient Levitical priesthood. By tradition this office was restricted to men. 2. Mormon Church A priest of the Melchizedek order. By tradition this office is restricted to men. 3. The head or chief proponent, as of a movement or doctrine. high priesthood n. |
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