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 ]