priesthood: n. obs. [TMRC] The select group of system managers
responsible for the operation and maintenance of a batch operated
computer system. On these computers, a user never had direct access
to a computer, but had to submit his/her data and programs to a
priest for execution. Results were returned days or even weeks
later. See acolyte.
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