What is "prelates"

Usage examples of "prelates".

Christian world, and had quitted Rome to make a circuit through all the pontifical states with a suite of archbishops, bishops, prelates, and gentlemen, such as would have done honour to the pope himself.

But now his anger was transferred to her confessor who had bewitched her, to all those Roman prelates who had paid her court--a mere child, not able to defend herself nor to understand, killing herself for a question beyond her!

Charles, on his side, made his approach to the Vatican with a splendid following of princes, prelates, and captains.

Santa Maria del Popalo, escorted by a numerous procession of prelates and men-at arms, his pontifical seat borne by two valets, two equerries, and two grooms.

The two accordingly started from the port of Corneto with six ships, accompanied by a great number of cardinals and prelates, and arrived the same evening at Piombina.

When you return to Munster, you will be bearing documents signed and sealed by the five most powerful prelates yet extant.

I have said to you is unknown to anyone of rank in the Temple of Ishap, or among the prelates of the other orders.