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crozier

/krɔɪziər/ noun · British & US
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What does crozier mean?

noun

A pastoral staff carried by a bishop or archdeacon, typically with a loop or cross at the top. A staff or sceptre, especially one carried by a bishop or archdeacon.

Example

"The bishop carried a crozier as a symbol of his authority."

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