Proper name of the patriarch of the Jewish priesthood; hence used of a leader of the church. (Rare, and perh. only in loc. cit.)
1607. Topsell, Four-footed Beasts, Ep. Dedic. Aarons, and such as sit at the Helme of the Church, or are worthily advanced for their knowledge in Learning and State, I mean both Bishops and Doctors.
