fleet parson

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Synonyms: fleet prison

Antonyms: fleet prison

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|UK|historical}} A [[clergyman]] based in or near the {{w|Fleet Prison}}, who performed {{w|Fleet marriage|Fleet marriages}} (a kind of clandestine marriage). The practice continued up to the 18th century

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