Main Entry: arch·dea·con

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)ärch-ˈdē-kən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English archedeken, from Old English arcediacon, from Late Latin archidiaconus, from Late Greek archidiakonos, from Greek archi- + diakonos deacon

Date: before 12th century

: a clergyman having the duty of assisting a diocesan bishop in ceremonial functions or administrative work