noun
churchwarden
Churchwarden (noun) means a lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.
noun
1
A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.
2
A similar functionary of the Episcopal church.
3
Ellipsis of churchwarden pipe.
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Etymology
From Middle English cherchewardeyn, chirchewardeyn, churchewardeyn, schyrsche wordeyn; equivalent to church + warden.
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What is the meaning of churchwarden?
"churchwarden" (noun) means a lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.
What are the different meanings of churchwarden?
"churchwarden" has 3 main meanings: 1. A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish; 2. A similar functionary of the Episcopal church; 3. Ellipsis of churchwarden pipe.