Etymology

officiant

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Today it means: A person who officiates at a religious ceremony (in Christianity, at any ceremony other than the Eucharist). Full definition →

Medieval Latin officiāns
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  1. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromofficiāns
  2. English todayofficiant

From Medieval Latin officiāns, present participle of officiō, officiāre (“to perform a duty or service”) (not to be confused with Classical officiō, officere (“to obstruct, hinder”)), a denominal verb from officium (“duty, service”).

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