Deaconess

Definition:

  • (n.) A female deacon
  • (n.) One of an order of women whose duties resembled those of deacons.
  • (n.) A woman set apart for church work by a bishop.
  • (n.) A woman chosen as a helper in church work, as among the Congregationalists.

Compare deaconess with other words:

deaconess vs. servant

deaconess vs. female

deacon vs. deaconess