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Definition of Churchy
1. a. Relating to a church; unduly fond of church forms.
Definition of Churchy
1. Adjective. (context: mildly pejorative) pious towards Christianity. ¹
2. Noun. (context: mildly pejorative) one who is pious towards Christianity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Churchy
1. churchly [adj CHURCHIER, CHURCHIEST] - See also: churchly
Lexicographical Neighbors of Churchy
Literary usage of Churchy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Parish Registers of St. Michael, Cornhill, London: Containing the by Joseph Lemuel Chester (1882)
"15 Ann Palmer, from the parish workhouse ; in the churchy' Aug. ... 23 Sarah
Edwards, from 8' Sepulchre's ; in the churchy' Oct. 10 Gabriel ..."
2. Religion in America: Or an Account of the Origin, Relation to the State, and by Robert Baird (1844)
"The prosperity of the Dutch churchy particularly in the city of New-York, was
retarded by another cause, namely, the long-continued opposition to preaching ..."
3. The Publications of the Harleian Society by Harleian Society (1879)
"9* Elizabeth Buck wife of James Buck, in the North He near her child 26 Elizabeth
Banes, widow, a penc'oner, in the same churchy* 8 Susanna dau. of John ..."
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