Meanings
nounsmells and bells pl (plural only)
- informalpluralplural onlyThe characteristics of the Anglo-Catholic or "high" Anglican Church.
Origin
From the use of incense and altar bells.
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smells and bells. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smells%20and%20bells
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“smells and bells.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smells%20and%20bells. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “smells and bells,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smells%20and%20bells.
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