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minor order
noun
, Roman Catholic Church.
- the degree or grade of acolyte, exorcist, lector, or ostiary.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of minor order1
First recorded in 1835–45
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Example Sentences
At the time, Valli was in Europe, married to a fascist type who was minor-order royalty.
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