noun
deaconess
Deaconess (noun) means a role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
noun
1
A role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
2
A woman who holds the rank of deacon.
3
A woman who served the Christian community in its earliest years.
4
A nun responsible for looking after a convent's altar.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English dekenesse, made up of deacon and -ess.
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What is the meaning of deaconess?
"deaconess" (noun) means a role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy.
What are the different meanings of deaconess?
"deaconess" has 3 main meanings: 1. A role held by women in some churches that is not part of the ordained clergy; 2. A woman who holds the rank of deacon; 3. A woman who served the Christian community in its earliest years.
