English Explanatory Dictionary

minor order

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the orders of the Catholic Church lower than the major orders (diaconate and priesthood); i.e. the order of acolyte, exorcist, lector or porter.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see minor, order.

Word forms

minor order minor orders
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