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Definition of Deaconry
1. n. See Deaconship.
Definition of Deaconry
1. Noun. deaconship ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deaconry
1. a clerical office [n -RIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deaconry
Literary usage of Deaconry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Genealogical Gleanings in England by Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters, New England Historic Genealogical Society (1888)
"225) is given " A Rolle of the several Armors and furniture with theire names of
the clergie within the Arch deaconry of Lewes and Deanery of South Mailing ..."
2. Directions to Church-wardens for the Faithful Discharge of Their Duty: With by Humphrey Prideaux (1805)
"... A Circular Letter to the Clergy of the Arch- deaconry of Suffolk. MY WORTHY
BRETHREN, "ALTHOUGH it hath been my constant practice in all my visitations ..."
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