Old English edit

Etymology edit

Equivalent to hand (hand) +‎ prēost (priest), originally implying a "priest at someone's hand."

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈxɑndˌpre͜oːst/, [ˈhɑndˌpre͜oːst]

Noun edit

handprēost m

  1. chaplain

Declension edit