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

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Verger :: Verger (n.) An attendant upon a dignitary, as on a bishop, a dean, a justice, etc..

Ctenoidean :: Ctenoidean (a.) Relating to the Ctenoidei.

Deanery :: Deanery (n.) The office or the revenue of a dean. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3..

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