subdiaconate

[ suhb-dahy-ak-uh-nit, -neyt ]

noun
  1. the office or dignity of a subdeacon.

  2. a body of subdeacons.

Origin of subdiaconate

1
First recorded in 1715–25; sub- + diaconate

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subdiaconate

/ (ˌsʌbdaɪˈækənɪt, -ˌneɪt) /


noun
  1. the rank or office of a subdeacon

Origin of subdiaconate

1
C18: from Medieval Latin subdiaconus subdeacon + -ate ²; see deacon

Derived forms of subdiaconate

  • subdiaconal, adjective

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