Archdeacon

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:53:00

Arch`dea"con (#), n. [AS. arcediacon, archidiacon, L. archidiaconus, fr. Gr. . See Arch-, pref., and Deacon.]

In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority.

Blackstone.

 

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