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lay reader
noun
, Anglican Church.
- a layperson authorized by a bishop to conduct certain parts of a service.
lay reader
noun
- Church of England a person licensed by a bishop to conduct religious services other than the Eucharist
- RC Church a layman chosen from among the congregation to read the epistle at Mass and sometimes other prayers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lay reader1
First recorded in 1745–55
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Example Sentences
Waking at Dawn two single thoughts consumed her,—the Lay Reader, and the humpiest of the express packages downstairs.
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Even the Lay Reader had not received such a laughing But even to herself she did not say just what she was laughing at.
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Then "Bertrand the Lay Reader" relaxed in an indisputably genuine gasp of astonishment.
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It was astonishing how a man as broad-shouldered as the Lay Reader could pass so easily through a crack.
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Even with her eyes closely bandaged Flame could see perfectly clearly that the Lay Reader was really quite troubled.
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