archidiaconal

American  

[ahr-ki-dahy-ak-uh-nl] / ˌɑr kɪ daɪˈæk ə nl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an archdeacon or to the office of an archdeacon.

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archidiaconal British  

/ ˌɑːkɪdaɪˈækənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an archdeacon or his office

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Etymology

Origin of archidiaconal

1645–55; < Late Latin archidiācon ( us ) archdeacon + -al ¹

Example Sentences

The contrast was well delineated—the Archdeacon tall, thin, and ascetic, in a long black coat and archidiaconal hat; and the farmer of the John Bull type, in ample breeches and gaiters.

From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Savory, Arthur H.

Shortly before the church restoration I had a notice to attend an archidiaconal visitation, and duly appeared at the church at the time arranged.

From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Savory, Arthur H.

Such a proposition as “an archdeacon is one who performs archidiaconal functions” is not a definition.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

Hilda turned upon her a face which appeared still to glow with the stimulus of the archidiaconal function.

From The Path of a Star by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

"Well, now, he is coming to lunch with me on Friday on his way to the archidiaconal meetings at Caer-Madoc, and I want you to come too."

From Garthowen A Story of a Welsh Homestead by Raine, Allen