Thesaurus: archdeacon
In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority.
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- n. In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority.
- n. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
- In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority. Blackstone.
- In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below abishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though withindependent authority. Blackstone.
- n:100 n. (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop