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The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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Derived from the Latin curatus, meaning one who is charged with the cura, i.e., the cure or care of souls. Originally curate meant any one under the rank of Bishop, having the cure of souls, but now the name is usually given to the Assistant Minister in a Parish. (See ASSISTANT MINISTER.)

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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Curate'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​c/curate.html. 1901.
 
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