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parish register

noun

, Ecclesiastical.
  1. the register of the christenings, marriages, and burials in a parish.


parish register

noun

  1. a book in which the births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths in a parish are recorded
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of parish register1

First recorded in 1645–55
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Example Sentences

In the Castle Morton parish register is an entry of such payment at the commencement of the present century.

She knew at last that the name he had not wished her to see in the parish register was Michael Donaldson.

The poor old clergyman wrote the record himself in the parish register, and died the day after.

The priest producing the parish register, the names of the principals and witnesses were signed.

The Parish Register, which is still preserved, commences in 1560.

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