arch·dea·con
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Definition of archdeacon
: a clergyman having the duty of assisting a diocesan bishop in ceremonial functions or administrative work
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“Archdeacon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archdeacon. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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archdeacon
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English Language Learners Definition of archdeacon
: a church official who assists a bishop
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The first known use of archdeacon was before the 12th century
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