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crozier

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cro·zier  (krzhr)
n.
Variant of crosier.
crozier [ˈkrəʊʒə]
n
(Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a variant spelling of crosier
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Noun1.crozier - a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral officecrozier - a staff surmounted by a crook or cross carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office
crosier
staff - a rod carried as a symbol
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Being buttoned up in a tightish blue surtout, with a buff waistcoat and gray trousers, he had something of a military air, but he announced himself at the Crozier (the orthodox hotel, where he put up with a portmanteau) as an idle dog who lived upon his means; and he farther announced that he had a mind to take a lodging in the picturesque old city for a month or two, with a view of settling down there altogether.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Dickens, Charles View in context
The priest tore off his tiara, broke his crozier, and rent his tinsel cope.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
Over this dreadful face, its dust and decay and its mocking grin, hung a crown sown thick with flashing brilliants; and upon the breast lay crosses and croziers of solid gold that were splendid with emeralds and diamonds.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
 
 
 
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