deanery
Americannoun
noun
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the office or residence of dean
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the group of parishes presided over by a rural dean
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of deanery
First recorded in 1250–1300, deanery is from the Middle English word denerie. See dean, -ery
Example Sentences
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During the work, Morgan stayed at Westminster Abbey's deanery which was the home of then-dean Gabriel Goodman – a fellow Welshman who was also a close friend.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025
Deetya made it through round three with the word ophic, Saharsh made it through with deanery and Sirjana made it through with Radiolarian.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2022
Saharsh correctly spelled ageusia — the loss of taste — and deanery — the residence for a member of the clergy of a particular rank.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2022
"In the deanery magazine, they say more than 700 children attended the Sunday school."
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2013
"There's not the least doubt that he is at the deanery," decided Jocelyn.
From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
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