ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌsist, -_sə̇st noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English exorciste, from Late Latin exorcista, from Greek exorkistēs, from exorkizein
1. : one who exorcises or conjures evil spirits
2.
a. : a member of a minor order in the early Christian church
b. : the second highest office of the minor orders in the Roman Catholic Church ranking immediately below that of acolyte