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Religiously kept house (7)

Ross

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rectory

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'house' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for rectory that I've seen before include "Clergyman's house" , "Clergyman's residence" , "Vicar's residence" , "Incumbent's house" , "Accommodation for minister" .)

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