Clericus

In Roman law. A minister of religion in the Christian church; an ecclesiastic or priest.

Cod. 1, 3; Nov. 3, 123, 137.

A general term, including bishops, priests, deacons, and others of inferior order.

Brissonius

In old English law

A clerk or priest; a person in holy orders; a secular priest; a clerk of a court. An officer of the royal household, having charge of the receipt and payment of moneys, etc. Fleta enumerates several of them, with their appropriate duties; as clericus coquinae, clerk of the kitchen; clericus pantr' et butelr', clerk of the pantry and buttery.

Lib. 2; cc. 18, 19.

Clericus et agricola et mercator, tempore belli, ut oret, colat, et commutet, pace fruuntur.

2 Inst. 58.

Clergymen, husbandmen, and merchants, in order that they may preach, cultivate, and trade, enjoy peace in time of war.