n. [ AS. arcediacon, archidiacon, L. archidiaconus, fr. Gr. &unr_;. See Arch-, pref., and Deacon. ] In England, an ecclesiastical dignitary, next in rank below a bishop, whom he assists, and by whom he is appointed, though with independent authority. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The district, office, or residence of an archdeacon. See Benefice. [ 1913 Webster ]
Every diocese is divided into archdeaconries. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The office of an archdeacon. [ 1913 Webster ]