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Webster 1913 Edition
Acolyte
Acˊo-lyte
,Noun.
[LL.
acolythus
, acoluthus
, Gr. [GREEK] following, attending: cf. F. acolyte
.] 1.
(Eccl.)
One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic church, being ordained to carry the wine and water and the lights at the Mass.
2.
One who attends; an assistant.
“With such chiefs, and with James and John as acolytes.” Motley.
Webster 1828 Edition
Acolyte
AC'OLYTE
,In the ancient church, one of the subordinate officers, who lighted the lamps, prepared the elements of the sacraments, attended the bishops, &c. An officer of the like character is still employed in the Romish Church.
Definition 2024
acolyte
acolyte
English
Noun
acolyte (plural acolytes)
- (ecclesiastical) One who has received the highest of the four minor orders in the Catholic Church, being ordained to carry the wine, water and lights at Mass.
- An attendant, assistant or follower.
Synonyms
- (assistant): sidekick
Translations
Catholic church: highest of the minor orders; ordained to carry wine, water and lights at the Mass
in general: assistant