ACOLYTE


Meaning of ACOLYTE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-kə-ˌlīt, -kō- ]

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

1. : one who assists a member of the clergy in a liturgical service by performing minor duties

2. : one who attends or assists : follower

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