deaconry

[ dee-kuhn-ree ]

noun

, plural dea·con·ries.

1. the office of a deacon.
2. deacons collectively.

deaconry

/ ˈdiːkənrɪ /

noun

1. the office or status of a deacon
2. deacons collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of deaconry¹

First recorded in 1425–75, deaconry is from the late Middle English word dekenry. See deacon, -ry

Example Sentences

The good Kerkabon rather chose to see his nephew invested with military honors than in the sub-deaconry.

From Project Gutenberg

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