Prelate

prel'et, n. A clergyman of a superior order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a dignitary of church. — Prel'acy, -a-sY, n. Office or dignity any prelate; government by prelates; the order of prel- I ates taken collectively. in Preliminary, pre-lim'l-na-rY, a. Preceding the main discourse or busine ; introductory; preparatory; -in an- I prior; precedent. — n. Something previous or pre preparatory; preface; prelude.