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==References == | <p> '''(1):''' ''' (''' n.) [[A]] letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese; also (Prot. Epis. Ch.), a letter of the House of Bishops, to be read in each parish. </p> <p> '''(2):''' ''' (''' n.) [[A]] cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life. </p> <p> '''(3):''' ''' (''' a.) Of or pertaining to shepherds; hence, relating to rural life and scenes; as, a pastoral life. </p> <p> '''(4):''' ''' (''' n.) [[A]] poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyl; a bucolic. </p> <p> '''(5):''' ''' (''' a.) Relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church; as, pastoral duties; a pastoral letter. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:03, 13 October 2021
Pastoral [1]
(1): ( n.) A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese; also (Prot. Epis. Ch.), a letter of the House of Bishops, to be read in each parish.
(2): ( n.) A cantata relating to rural life; a composition for instruments characterized by simplicity and sweetness; a lyrical composition the subject of which is taken from rural life.
(3): ( a.) Of or pertaining to shepherds; hence, relating to rural life and scenes; as, a pastoral life.
(4): ( n.) A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyl; a bucolic.
(5): ( a.) Relating to the care of souls, or to the pastor of a church; as, pastoral duties; a pastoral letter.
