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A little verse; especially, a short verse or text said or sung in public worship by the priest or minister, and followed by a response from the people.

• Short-breathed
  Having short-breath, or quick respiration.
• Shorthorn
  One of a breed of large, heavy domestic cattle having short horns. The breed was developed in England.
• PRIESTRIDDEN
  Controlled or oppressed by priests; as, a priest-ridden people. Swift.
• Ministery
  See Ministry.
• Priestly
  Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood; sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest; as, the priestly office; a priestly farewell.
• Priest-ridden
  Controlled or oppressed by priests; as, a priest-ridden people.
• Shortcake
  An unsweetened breakfast cake shortened with butter or lard, rolled thin, and baked.
• Short-jointed
  Having short intervals between the joints; -- said of a plant or an animal, especially of a horse whose pastern is too short.
• PUBLICHEARTED
  Public-spirited. [R.]
• Short circuit
  A circuit formed or closed by a conductor of relatively low resistance because shorter or of relatively great conductivity.
• Short-lived
  Not living or lasting long; being of short continuance; as, a short-lived race of beings; short-lived pleasure; short-lived passion.
• Worship
  Excellence of character; dignity; worth; worthiness.
• PUBLICITYPAMPHLET
  A pamphlet which, in some States of the United States having the initiative or referendum, is mailed to the voters to inform them as to the nature of a measure submitted by the initiative or referendum. The pamphlet contains a copy of the proposed law a
• Especially
  In an especial manner; chiefly; particularly; peculiarly; in an uncommon degree.
• Publican
  A farmer of the taxes and public revenues; hence, a collector of toll or tribute. The inferior officers of this class were often oppressive in their exactions, and were regarded with great detestation.

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