kirkman

kirkman
/kerrk"meuhn/; Scot. /kirddk"meuhn/, n., pl. kirkmen. Scot. and North Eng.
1. a member or follower of the Kirk.
2. a churchman.
[1300-50; ME; see KIRK, -MAN]

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