Prior

proper nouncommon in dialogue

A surname originating as an occupation for someone employed by a prior.

proper noun

1
A surname originating as an occupation for someone employed by a prior.
2
An unincorporated community in Douglas County, Missouri, United States.

Etymology

From Middle English Prior, Priur (surname), from Middle English prior, priour (“prior”). More at prior.

printer · One who makes prints.printing · The process or business of producing printed material by…prior · Coming before in order or time; earlier, former, previous.

Prior · A surname originating as an occupation for someone employed by a prior.

priorities · An expression, chiefly unfriendly, remarking disagreement…priority · An item's relative importance.Priscilla · A female given name from Latin of biblical origin.

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