English Dictionary

preaching band

名詞

複数形 集合名詞 稀用

(Christianity, in the plural) Two bands (strips of linen) worn as formal neckwear by members of the Christian clergy. / (collective) A group of missionaries. / (music, rare) A Christian band.

日本語の意味

（キリスト教において、複数形で用いられる）神職が正式な襟飾りとして身につける、亜麻布の二本の帯 / 宣教師の集団 / 稀な用法：キリスト教系の音楽バンド

Before the ceremony, the rector adjusted his preaching band with a practiced hand.

儀式の前に、教区牧師は慣れた手つきで襟に付けた二本のリネンの帯を整えた。

意味（1）

(Christianity, in the plural) Two bands (strips of linen) worn as formal neckwear by members of the Christian clergy.

When leading worship, Elsie usually wore a long black cassock and preaching bands. This would, of course, save her from the worry of choosing a suitable costume.

意味（2）

(collective) A group of missionaries.

Perhaps we should form our own preaching band, to avoid compromise with the Christian ethic of brotherhood.

意味（3）

(music, rare) A Christian band.

Musicians who identify as being part of a “Christian band,” also referred to as a “preaching band,” argue that “Christians in a band,” Christian musicians who do not call themselves a “Christian band,” are insincere because they keep quiet about their Christianity.]

preaching bands （ plural ）