English Explanatory Dictionary

chalicist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A layperson authorized to assist the clergy, particularly within the Episcopal or Anglican Church, in administering the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion during worship services. Specifically, chalicists offer the consecrated wine to communicants following its consecration by the celebrant.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃælɪsɪst/

Word forms

chalicist chalicists

Etymology

chalice + -ist

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