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Definition of dean

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Dean (n.) A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop..

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Chaldean :: Chaldean (n.) A native or inhabitant of Chaldea.

Chaldee :: Chaldee (n.) The language or dialect of the Chaldeans; eastern Aramaic, or the Aramaic used in Chaldea..

Verge :: Verge (n.) A rod or staff, carried as an emblem of authority; as, the verge, carried before a dean..

Holaspidean :: Holaspidean (a.) Having a single series of large scutes on the posterior side of the tarsus; -- said of certain birds.

Endaspidean :: Endaspidean (a.) Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the inner side; -- said of certain birds.

Subdecanal :: Subdeanery (n.) Office or rank of subdean.

Dean :: Dean (n.) The head or presiding officer in the faculty of some colleges or universities.

Epiglottidean :: Epiglottidean (a.) Same as Epiglottic.

Deanery :: Deanery (n.) The territorial jurisdiction of a dean.

Urohyal :: Urohyal (a.) Of or pertaining to one or more median and posterior elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes.

Chaldean :: Chaldean (a.) Of or pertaining to Chaldea.

Pycnaspidean :: Pycnaspidean (a.) Having the posterior side of the tarsus covered with small irregular scales; -- said of certain birds.

Interhyal :: Interhyal (a.) Of or pertaining to a segment sometimes present at the proximal end of the hyoidean arch.

Crinoidean :: Crinoidean (n.) One of the Crinoidea.

Deanery :: Deanery (n.) The residence of a dean.

Pholadean :: Pholadean (n.) Pholad.

Judean :: Judean (n.) A native of Judea; a Jew.

End- :: End- () A combining form signifying within; as, endocarp, endogen, endocuneiform, endaspidean..

Lark :: Lark (n.) Any one numerous species of singing birds of the genus Alauda and allied genera (family Alaudidae). They mostly belong to Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In America they are represented by the shore larks, or horned by the shore larks, or horned larks, of the genus Otocoris. The true larks have holaspidean tarsi, very long hind claws, and usually, dull, sandy brown colors..

Saros :: Saros (n.) A Chaldean astronomical period or cycle, the length of which has been variously estimated from 3,600 years to 3,600 days, or a little short of 10 years..