Associations to the word «Priestcraft»

Wiktionary

PRIESTCRAFT, noun. The craft of performing the duties of a priest
PRIESTCRAFT, noun. (pejorative) priestly policy directed towards worldly ends

Dictionary definition

PRIESTCRAFT, noun. A derogatory reference to priests who use their influence to control secular or political affairs.
PRIESTCRAFT, noun. The skills involved in the work of a priest.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras