acólito — meaning in English
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English meaning
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acolyte
noun One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
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sidekick
noun A close companion or assistant, especially to a more prominent or important person.
Senses
acólito is used for these senses in English:
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acolyte
(Christianity) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
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acolyte
An attendant, assistant, or follower.
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altar boy
A boy serving as an acolyte in certain forms of Christianity.
acolyte — full definition
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noun One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
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noun An altar server.
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noun An attendant, assistant, or follower.
