"Gospel grinder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gospel grinders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gospel grinder (plural Gospel grinders)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) A missionary, or distributor of religious tracts. Tags: UK, obsolete, slang
    Sense id: en-Gospel_grinder-en-noun-z1-8rI0y Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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