highpriest

highpriest
high priest n.
1. Judaism. A chief priest, especially of the ancient Levitical priesthood. By tradition this office was restricted to men.
2. Mormon Church. A priest of the Melchizedek order. By tradition this office is restricted to men.
3. The head or chief proponent, as of a movement or doctrine.
  high priesthood n.

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