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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sacristy for sacred vessels in a Greek church, on the south side of the bema or sanctuary.

Synonyms

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Etymology

From Greek διακονικό (diakonikó). Compare Ancient Greek διάκονος (diákonos) and English deacon.

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