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PAROCHIAL BOARD

\paɹˈɒkɪəl bˈɔːd], \paɹˈɒkɪəl bˈɔːd], \p_a_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_ɪ__ə_l b_ˈɔː_d]\

Definitions of PAROCHIAL BOARD

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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(in Scotland), The board in each parish which is charged with the relief of the poor.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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