n.[C]

1. （英国国教教会等的）执事
2. （希腊教会等的）助祭
3. （若干基督教教会中）受训准备做牧师者

vt.

1. 【美】【口】（唱诗前）朗读（圣诗）
2. 【美】【俚】包装（水果等）时把最好的放在上面；欺骗

n.

1. (in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest.
   ▸(in some Protestant Churches) a lay officer assisting a minister.
2. (in the early Church) an appointed minister of charity.

v.