squarson
Examples
“For centuries it was the custom for younger sons of the landed classes to become⟳ clergymen - and often to take⟳ over the parish - or parishes - on the family estate. It was not uncommon for such parsons to inherit⟳ the estate on the death of an older brother and so come⟳ to combine⟳ the role of squire and parson - a squarson, as they came to be called.”
“William Wynne, a poet and squarson”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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