n. The district, office, or residence of an archdeacon. See Benefice. [ 1913 Webster ]
Every diocese is divided into archdeaconries. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Deaconship. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. fauconnerie. See Falcon. ] 1. The art of training falcons or hawks to pursue and attack wild fowl or game. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The sport of taking wild fowl or game by means of falcons or hawks. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } n. (Eccl.) The order or office of subdeacon. [ 1913 Webster ]