Parson

pär′sn, n. the priest or incumbent of a parish: a clergyman: one who is licensed to preach.— n. Par′sonage , the residence of the minister of a parish: ( orig. ) the house, lands, tithes, . set apart for the support of the minister of a parish.— adjs. Parson′ic , Par′sonish , pertaining to or like a parson. [O. Fr. persone —L. persōna , a person.]