About The Word Churchwarden
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Churchwarden
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What's The Definition Of Churchwarden?
[n] an officer in the Episcopal church who helps a parish priest with secular matters
Synonyms | Synonyms for Churchwarden: Related Terms | Find terms related to Churchwarden: See Also | church officer Churchwarden In Webster's Dictionary \Church"ward`en\, n.
1. One of the officers (usually two) in an Episcopal church,
whose duties vary in different dioceses, but always
include the provision of what is necessary for the
communion service.
2. A clay tobacco pipe, with a long tube. [Slang, Eng.]
There was a small wooden table placed in front of
the smoldering fire, with decanters, a jar of
tobacco, and two long churchwardens. --W. Black.
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