ARCHDEACONRY

archdeaconry

(noun) the territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

archdeaconry (plural archdeaconries)

The office of an archdeacon, or the term of that office

The residence, or territorial jurisdiction of an archdeacon

Source: Wiktionary


Arch`dea"con*ry, n.

Definition: The district, office, or residence of an archdeacon. See Benefice. Every diocese is divided into archdeaconries. Blackstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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