n. 1 -in some Protestant denominations- a woman consecrated or commissioned to serve in a church-related agency or hospital; 2 a woman deacon
The deaconess met us at the church door.
The deaconess met us at the church door.
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woman deacon; woman who assists the clergy; female deacon
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3 syllables
dea-con-ess
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