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deacon
[dee-kuhn]
noun
(in hierarchical churches) a member of the clerical order next below that of a priest.
(in other churches) an appointed or elected officer having variously defined duties.
(in Freemasonry) either of two officers in a masonic lodge.
verb (used with object)
to pack (vegetables or fruit) with only the finest pieces or the most attractive sides visible.
to falsify (something); doctor.
to castrate (a pig or other animal).
to read aloud (a line of a psalm, hymn, etc.) before singing it.
deacon
/ ˈ徱ːə /
noun
(in the Roman Catholic and other episcopal churches) an ordained minister ranking immediately below a priest
(in Protestant churches) a lay official appointed or elected to assist the minister, esp in secular affairs
the president of an incorporated trade or body of craftsmen in a burgh
Other 51Թ Forms
- deaconship noun
- underdeacon noun
- ˈDzˌ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deacon1
Example Sentences
The family sang gospel music and were active in the Church of God in Christ, where K.C. was a deacon.
"We hope he'll continue with Francis's agenda going forward," said Rick Stevens, a Catholic deacon from New Jersey who happened to be visiting Chicago when he heard the news.
The 82-year-old military veteran and church deacon received no warnings to evacuate before the Eaton fire swept through his neighborhood, his daughter said.
Advocates for greater roles for women in the Church had hoped the synod might call for women to serve as deacons.
Roles across his long, busy career have included reverend, inspector, captain, sergeant, doctor, coach, sheriff, pastor, mayor, deacon and, notably, Adm.
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