High Church

adjective

: favoring especially in Anglican worship the sacerdotal, liturgical, ceremonial, and traditional elements in worship

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of High Church was in 1704

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“High Church.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/High%20Church. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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