Prior

Prior

Prior is an ecclesiastical title, derived from the Latin adjective for "earlier, first", with several notable uses.

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Famous quotes containing the word prior:

    “A diff’rent cause, says Parson Sly,
    The same effect may give:
    Poor Lubin fears, that he shall die;
    His wife, that he may live.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    “And Venus to the Loves around
    Remarked how ill we all dissembled.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    “Euphelia serves to grace my measure,
    But Chloe is my real flame.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)