archidiaconal

adjective

ar·​chi·​di·​ac·​o·​nal ˌär-ki-dī-ˈa-kə-nᵊl How to pronounce archidiaconal (audio)
: of or relating to an archdeacon

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin archidiaconus archdeacon

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of archidiaconal was in the 15th century

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“Archidiaconal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archidiaconal. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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