acolyte

English

/ˈæ.kə.laɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (Christianity) 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.
  • (Christianity) An altar server.
  • An attendant, assistant or follower.

Etymology

Derived from Old French acolyt derived from Latin acolythus derived from Ancient Greek ἀκόλουθος (attendant, following, attending, helper, analog, follower).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀκόλουθος

Gloss

attendant, following, attending, helper, analog, follower

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