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Provost

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Latin: praepositus, placed before)

The dean or first diguitary of a cathedral or collegiate chapter, appointed by the Holy See, whose principal office is to preside at capitular functions, assist the bishop when pontificating, administer to him the last sacraments, and conduct his obsequies.

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Entry for 'Provost'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​p/provost.html. 1910.
 
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