deaconship

dea·con

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-kuh n]
- /ˈdi kən/
- /ˈdiːkənʃɪp /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kuh n]
- /ˈdi kən/

Definitions of deaconship word

noun deaconship (in hierarchical churches) a member of the clerical order next below that of a priest. 1
noun deaconship (in other churches) an appointed or elected officer having variously defined duties. 1
noun deaconship (in Freemasonry) either of two officers in a masonic lodge. 1
verb with object deaconship to pack (vegetables or fruit) with only the finest pieces or the most attractive sides visible. 1
verb with object deaconship to falsify (something); doctor. 1
verb with object deaconship to castrate (a pig or other animal). 1

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Origin of deaconship

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English deken, Old English diacon < Late Latin diāconus < Greek diā́konos servant, minister, deacon, equivalent to diā- dia- + -konos service

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Parts of speech for Deaconship

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Deaconship

deaconship popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

deaconship usage trend in Literature

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