archierey

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archierey - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Archierey \Ar*chi"e*rey\, n. [Russ. archier['e]i, fr. Gr.
     'archierey`s; pref. 'archi- (E. arch-) + "ierey`s priest.]
     The higher order of clergy in Russia, including
     metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops. --Pinkerton.
     [1913 Webster]