subdiaconate

[ suhb-dahy-ak-uh-nit, -neyt ]

noun

1. the office or dignity of a subdeacon.
2. a body of subdeacons.

subdiaconate

/ ˌsʌbdaɪˈækənɪt; -ˌneɪt /

noun

1. the rank or office of a subdeacon

Derived Forms

• ˌsubdiˈaconal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subdiaconate¹

First recorded in 1715–25; sub- + diaconate

Word History and Origins

Origin of subdiaconate¹

C18: from Medieval Latin subdiaconus subdeacon + -ate ²; see deacon

Example Sentences

Of these the 12 juniors on the list had not at that time received the subdiaconate.

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