[f. ARCH- 1, after Gr. ἀρχιποίμην.] A chief or first pastor (of souls). Hence Arch-pastoral a.
1574. Life Abp. Canterb., Pref. C vj b. That princely Archpastor and pastorall Archprince … Peter. [See also prec. word.]
a. 1600. Hooker, Eccl. Pol., VII. 440. Christ’s prerogative to be named an arch-pastor simply.
