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:

    “And ‘tis remarkable that they
    Talk most who have the least to say.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

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

    “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)