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Clergyman loses one of his buildings (7)

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minster

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'clergyman' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for minster that I've seen before include "Clergyman" , "Abbey or priory church" , "Large important church" , "Old monastic cathedral, such as York's" , "Large church (or cathedral at York)" .)

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