Synonyms for deacon

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dee-kuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdi kən

Définition of deacon

Origin : Old English deacon, diacon, from Late Latin diaconus, from Greek diakonos "servant of the church, religious official," literally "servant," from dia- "thoroughly" + PIE *kon-o-, from root *ken- "to set oneself in motion."

noun clergyperson

Example sentences :

The thin examiner held the high office of deacon of the church.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

"Never mind, brother," replied the good Deacon, recovering his temper.
Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

She said it would be a comfort for her to do it, for they would be so soft for the Deacon's feet.
Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 7. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

I know this, anyway, that she just about worships the Deacon.
Extract from : « Samantha Among the Brethren, Part 1. » by Josiah Allen's Wife (Marietta Holley)

It was Deacon Pitts who spoke, but in a tone hushed to the key of the unexpected.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

The deacon he opened his Bible, an' whirled over the leaves.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

In every Christian enterprise Deacon Sheldon has been among the foremost.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Late that afternoon the deacon returned and hung his nets up to dry.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

The deacon nosed the old and evil-smelling scow into the bank.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

"Look out for your own men, my son," answered the Deacon, in whom the fire of battle was burning.
Extract from : « Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) » by John McElroy

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