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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Ac’olyte (3 syl.). | |
| A subordinate officer in the Catholic Church, whose duty is to light the lamps, prepare the sacred elements, attend the officiating priests, etc. (Greek, a follower.) | 1 |
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