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Parish Clerk

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In English Law. An officer, in former times often in holy orders, in church to the minister. By common law he has a freehold in his office, but it seems now to be falling into desuetude. 2 Steph. Com. 11th ed. 713.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. An officer, in former times often in holy orders, and appointed to officiate at the altar; now his duty consists chiefly in making responses in church to the minister. By common, law he has a freehold in his office, but it seems now to be falling into desuetude. 2 Steph. Comm. 700; Mozley & Whitley.

Defined under Parish in Black's Law Dictionary.