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  1. 1. n. One of the officers (usually two) in an Episcopal church, whose duties vary in different dioceses, but always include the provision of what is necessary for the communion service. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A clay tobacco pipe, with a long tube. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. One of the officers (usually two) in an Episcopal church, whose duties vary in different dioceses, but always include the provision of what is necessary for the communion service. 2. A clay tobacco pipe, with a long tube. [Slang, Eng.] There was a small wooden table placed in front of the smoldering fire, with decanters, a jar of tobacco, and two long churchwardens. W. Black. Source: webster
  5. 5. n. an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters Source: ecdict

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