deanery
Americannoun
plural
deaneriesnoun
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the office or residence of dean
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the group of parishes presided over by a rural dean
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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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
The sealed glass jar, which contained an order of service, a deanery magazine and other documents was found beneath the foundation stone at the St Peter's Centre in Loughborough.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2013
The Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, 57, was the first woman appointed to a cathedral deanery when she became dean at Leicester in 2000.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2012
The two glared at one another, and the clergyman was the first to give way; baffled and disconcerted, yet still swelling with rage, he strode towards the deanery.
From For the Cause by Weyman, Stanley J.
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