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
During the programme, Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, says the oil from 1953 is kept safe in a flask in deanery.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2018
When we were almost at the deanery, I recognised where we were heading: what had been in my time the chancellor's house, the place where I had confirmation classes in 1960.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2014
He was a great favourite of the dean's—was often invited to the deanery.
From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry
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