Etymology

subdeacon

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Today it means: A Catholic clerical rank in the major orders below that of a deacon. Full definition →

Middle English subdecon ← Late Latin subdiāconus
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  1. Late Latin · derived fromsubdiāconus
  2. Middle English · inherited fromsubdecon
  3. English todaysubdeacon

Originated 1275–1325 from Middle English subdecon and -dekene, from Late Latin subdiāconus. Equivalent to sub- + deacon.

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