Definition of "high-priestly" [high-priestly]

• Pertaining to a high priest: as, the high-priestly dignity.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "It was reported that Martha of the high-priestly family of Boethus was so pampered that she carpeted the whole distance from her house to the Temple gate because she wanted to see her husband Joshua b."
• "According to tradition there was great luxury in the Houses of the high-priestly families…."
• "If it be further assumed that Annas and Caiaphas occupied different sides of the same high-priestly palace, the double examination reported by John would still be within hearing from the one court in which the faithless disciple was a fascinated witness of his Master's trial."