1. deacon - Noun
2. deacon - Verb
3. Deacon - Proper noun
An officer in Christian churches appointed to perform certain subordinate duties varying in different communions. In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, a person admitted to the lowest order in the ministry, subordinate to the bishops and priests. In Presbyterian churches, he is subordinate to the minister and elders, and has charge of certain duties connected with the communion service and the care of the poor. In Congregational churches, he is subordinate to the pastor, and has duties as in the Presbyterian church.
The chairman of an incorporated company.
To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off.
Source: Webster's dictionarySince Deacon Hollingshead's arrival in town last July the Dominion had been hard at work, cleansing New York City of moral corruption. "Corruption” is a popular word with the enthusiasts of the Dominion, usually uttered as a prelude to the knife, the docket, or the noose. Robert Charles Wilson
Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career. Jack Youngblood
Deacon Hollingshead: "The history of the world is written in Scripture, and it ends in a Kingdom.” Julian Comstock: "The history of the world is written in sand, and it evolves as the wind blows.”. Robert Charles Wilson
My father was a pimp before he became a deacon or something. These people know how to handle women. I'm the worst guy in the world with women. They run circles around me. Mike Tyson
It's 'most enough to make a deacon swear. James Russell Lowell
I'm a conservative Republican, small-business guy, married to same gal - love of my life - for 36 years. Strong family man, deacon at my church; I believe in America. I know government is not the answer; individual liberty and personal responsibility is the answer. Randy Weber