"altar society" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: altar societies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} altar society (plural altar societies)
  1. A group of laypersons in a parish church who maintain the ceremonial objects used in worship. Synonyms: altar guild
    Sense id: en-altar_society-en-noun-YvA2pmmM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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