Definition of "priestcraft" in Anglais

noun

1. The craft of performing the duties of a priest.

2. (derogatory) Priestly policy directed towards worldly ends.

   • He commandeth that there shall be no priestcrafts; for, behold, priestcrafts are that men preach and set themselves up for a light unto the world, that they may get gain and praise of the world; but they seek not the welfare of Zion.
   • Perhaps thou wert a priest,--if so, my struggles / Are vain, for priestcraft never owns its juggles.