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:

    “Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    “Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song?”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

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