n. [ AS., fr. L. clericus. See Clerk. ] A clerk, a clergyman. [ R. ] Bp. Horsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Same as Clerical. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ LL. clericalis. See Clerk. ]
A clerical error,
n. An excessive devotion to the interests of the sacerdotal order; undue influence of the clergy; sacerdotalism. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. garments worn by the clergy. [ informal ] [ PJC ]
n. The state of being a clergyman. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a natural family of beetles that prey on other insects.
n. a witty satiric verse containing two rhymed couplets and mentioning a famous person. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ LL. clericia. See Clergy. ]