ACOLYTE

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, acolit, from Medieval Latin acoluthus, from Middle Greek akolouthos, from Greek, adjective, following, from a-, ha- together (akin to Greek homos same) + keleuthos path Date: 14th century one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties, one who attends or assists ; follower