noun
acolyte
Acolyte (noun) means 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.
noun
1
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.
2
An altar server.
3
An attendant, assistant, or follower.
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Etymology
From Middle English acolite, acolit, from Old French acolyt and Late Latin acolythus, from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (akólouthos, “follower, attendant”).
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What is the meaning of acolyte?
"acolyte" (noun) means 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.
What are the different meanings of acolyte?
"acolyte" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. An altar server; 3. An attendant, assistant, or follower.
