a. Governed by deacons. “Diaconate church.” T. Goodwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. diaconatus: cf. F. diaconat. ] The office of a deacon; deaconship; also, a body or board of deacons. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to a subdeacon, or to the office or rank of a subdeacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office or rank of a subdeacon. [ 1913 Webster ]