"squarson" meaning in All languages combined

See squarson on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: squarsons [plural]
Etymology: Blend of squire + parson Etymology templates: {{blend|en|squire|parson}} Blend of squire + parson Head templates: {{en-noun}} squarson (plural squarsons)
  1. A squire who is also the local rector.
    Sense id: en-squarson-en-noun-~6XbR~aJ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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