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parish | parish

suellen-ocean's picture
Apr.25.2012
Parochial stems from the word parish. Parochial can mean, "confined or restricted to a parish". The word parochial is often used to describe someone whose education is limited or narrow. There is an expression "parochial opinion". The definition of parochialism is "narrowness of interests or...
jm-cornwell's picture
Jan.26.2011
Betty shuffled and turned over cards on the table by the guard station, not even looking up as Pearl walked past. Making as little noise as possible, Pearl slipped down the stairs and to the cell. As soon as she walked through the door, her cellmate shoved a frayed grayish rag and a spray can at...