plural of deacon

(Church history) A designated minister of charity in the early Church (see Acts 6:1-6).

(Christianity, music) For a choir leader to lead a hymn by speaking one or two lines at a time, which are then sung by the choir. / (US, animal husbandry) To kill a calf shortly after birth.

present participle of deacon

simple past tense and past participle of deacon

A surname originating as an occupation. / (rare) A male given name from English.

diaconate

plural of deaconate

Relating to a deacon; diaconal.

plural of sub-deacon (alternative spelling of subdeacons).