ministrant
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min·is·trant
(mĭn′ĭ-strənt)n.
One who ministers.
adj.
Serving attendance on someone.
[From Latin ministrāns, ministrant-, present participle of ministrāre, to serve, from minister, servant; see minister.]
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ministrant
(ˈmɪnɪstrənt)adj
ministering or serving as a minister
n
a person who ministers
[C17: from Latin ministrans, from ministrāre to wait upon]
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min•is•trant
(ˈmɪn ə strənt)adj.
1. ministering.
n. 2. a person who ministers.
[1660–70; < Latin]
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Noun | 1. | ministrant - someone who serves as a minister |
Adj. | 1. | ministrant - giving practical help to; "a ministering angel"; "the angels ministrant sang"; "the attending physician" helpful - providing assistance or serving a useful function |
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