altarist

noun — 2 senses

altarist

noun

Etymology From altar + -ist. Compare Latin altarista, French altariste.

› Someone responsible for or at a church's altar

1

Historical, Obsolete A chaplain.

2

Historical, Obsolete The vicar or priest.

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