DEACON
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Deacon.
How to pronounce deacon:
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Deacon - as a noun
A protestant layman who assists the minister
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
protestant deaconHypernyms (Closely Related)
church officerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cleric ranking just below a priest in christian churches; one of the holy orders
Deacon - as a verb
For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir.
(animal husbandry) to kill a calf shortly after birth.
To place fresh fruit at the top of a barrel or other container, with spoiled or imperfect fruit hidden beneath.
To make sly alterations to the boundaries of (land); to adulterate or doctor (an article to be sold), etc.
Example Sentences
"The deacon delivered a sermon at the church service."
"The deacon helped to distribute communion to the congregation."
"My grandfather was ordained as a deacon in his local parish."
"The deacon visited the sick and elderly members of the community."
"The role of a deacon is to assist the priest during religious ceremonies."
Word Game Points
Is DEACON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deacon is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEACON has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DEACON a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deacon is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEACON has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DEACON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deacon is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEACON has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
