deaconess
English
Etymology
From Middle English dekenesse; equivalent to deacon + -ess.
Pronunciation
- (UK, General American) IPA(key): /ˌdiːkəˈnɛs/
Noun
deaconess (plural deaconesses)
Coordinate terms
Derived terms
- deaconess-house, deaconess house
Related terms
Translations
female deacon
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female servant
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