Deaconess

Word Type

Noun

The word "deaconess" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

deaconess house deaconess-house

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Protestant deacon adult female deacon woman

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

deaconry deaconship diaconal diaconate

Related Terms

deacon deaconry deaconship diaconal diaconate female servant

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