Archdeaconry

Archdeaconry
Archdeaconry Arch`dea"con*ry, n. The district, office, or residence of an archdeacon. See {Benefice}. [1913 Webster]

Every diocese is divided into archdeaconries. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]


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