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:

    “They never taste who always drink;
    They always talk who never think.”
    —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)