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a layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal church

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  1. n. a layman who is authorized by the bishop to read parts of the service in an Anglican or Episcopal church
  2. A layman authorized to read parts of the public service of the church.
  3. A layman authorized to read parts of the public service of thechurch.