protodeacon en · NOUN
Etymology
From proto- + deacon.
Meanings
- A highly ranked non-monastic deacon who has special privileges.
- In the Catholic Church, most senior Cardinal, in charge of presenting the newly elected Pope by saying habemus papam.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| protodeacons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |