archdeacon
The origin and history of archdeacon.
Etymology
From Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, ultimately from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus diakonos, "deacon".
The origin and history of archdeacon.
From Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, ultimately from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus diakonos, "deacon".
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