deacon
(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.
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.
Origin of deacon
1Other words from deacon
- dea·con·ship, noun
- un·der·dea·con, noun
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How to use deacon in a sentence
“I come from a long line of elders and deacons in our church,” she said.
Banter With the Beast: Nancy Gibbs, Time's Woman of the Year | Lloyd Grove | September 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was deeply religious, kept a Bible on his desk, and served on the board of deacons of the Presbyterian Church.
Some theological writers say that there are “evangelists” as well as deacons in connection with Baptist government.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusThe executive business of Christian Brethren is managed by deacons; but the diaconal stage has not yet been reached in Preston.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusThat complacent remark struck the ear awry, like the whine of a deacons report at a Sunday-school convention.
Gardens of the Caribbees, v. 1/2 | Ida May Hill Starr
There would then be no religious wars or contests—no popes, prelates, priests, nor deacons.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanMonsieur Philippe, the rash preacher, and one of his deacons seem to have been the first victims.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry Baird
British Dictionary definitions for deacon
/ (ˈdiːkən) /
(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
Scot the president of an incorporated trade or body of craftsmen in a burgh
Origin of deacon
1Other words from deacon
- Related adjective: diaconal
Derived forms of deacon
- deaconship, noun
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