Di*ac"o*nate (?), n. [L. diaconatus: cf. F. diaconat.]

The office of a deacon; deaconship; also, a body or board of deacons.

 

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Di*ac"o*nate, a.

Governed by deacons.

"Diaconate church."

T. Goodwin.

 

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