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protodeacon

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[proh-toh-dee-kuhn] / ˌproʊ toʊˈdi kən /

noun

  1. a chief deacon in the Greek Church.

Etymology

Origin of protodeacon

First recorded in 1690–1700; proto- + deacon

Example Sentences

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"Then, the protodeacon stepped out and announced, 'Habemus Papam.' I only heard 'Giorgio Mario.' I dropped to my knees in front of the television and started to cry."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Mill-itch!' that his neighbour civilly and sympathetically advised him, 'to take care of his voice, it would be the making of a protodeacon.'

From Dream Tales and Prose Poems by Garnett, Constance

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