Dictionary 1. (n.) 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.2. (n.) The chairman of an incorporated company. 3. (v. t.) To read aloud each line of (a psalm or hymn) before singing it, -- usually with off. Thesaurus Antaeus Asp Asroc Atlas-Agena Atlas-Centaur Briareus Brobdingnagian Bullpup Cajun Charles Atlas Corporal Corvus Crossbow Cyclops Dart Deacon Delta Diamant Dove Falcon Firebee Gargantua Genie Goliath Hawk Hercules Holy Moses Hound Dog Jupiter Lacrosse Lark Loki Loon Mace Matador Navaho Nike Nike Ajax Orion Pershing Petrel Polaris Polyphemus Poseidon Quail Ram Rascal Redeye Redstone Regulus I SLAM Samson Saturn Scout Sentinel Sergeant Shillelagh Sidewinder Skybolt Snark Spaerobee Sparrow Subroc Super Talos Superman Talos Tartar Tarzan Telamon Terrier Thor Thor Able Star Thor-Agena Thor-Delta Tiny Tim Titan V-2 Viking WAC-Corporal Wagtail Zuni bully bullyboy colossus giant gorilla muscle man powerhouse stalwart strong man strong-arm man the mighty the strong tough tough guy tower of strength |