SIMONIST

Etymology

Noun

simonist (plural simonists)

(Christianity) One who engages in simony, the purchase of church offices.

Anagrams

• Sintoism, mistions

Source: Wiktionary


Sim"o*nist, n.

Definition: One who practices simony.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DISPERSION

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