subs. (common).—A clergyman. For synonyms, see DEVIL-DODGER.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. A parson: so called, because … Like the FINGER-POST he points out … the way to heaven.
subs. (common).—A clergyman. For synonyms, see DEVIL-DODGER.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. A parson: so called, because … Like the FINGER-POST he points out … the way to heaven.
