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acolyte [Brit ˈakəlʌɪt, Am ˈækəˌlaɪt] N REL

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acolyte pej

henchman, acolyte

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If only he or some acolyte could spin a worldview around those observations, we might really have something to go on. en.wikipedia.org

In the ministry of the altar, the acolyte has his own functions (cf. nos. 187-193), which he must perform personally. en.wikipedia.org

There is, however, no reason why the acolyte can not be called a subdeacon in some places, at the discretion of the conference of bishops. en.wikipedia.org

Only the most devoted acolytes are transformed into true creatures of the night however. en.wikipedia.org

It is worthwhile to examine the fidelity of his acolytes. en.wikipedia.org

It became a place of learning, and home to hundreds of librarians and professors, acolytes and all manner of academics. en.wikipedia.org

Laymen serve in worship services in a number of important positions, including vergers, acolytes, lectors, intercessors, ushers, and so forth. en.wikipedia.org

The celebrant and assistants follow the acolytes into the church wearing the biretta. en.wikipedia.org

Under cover of religion, priests and acolytes broke civil, moral and religious laws with impunity. en.wikipedia.org

An acolyte unable to effect this change dies. en.wikipedia.org

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