Associations to the word «Deanery»

Wiktionary

DEANERY, noun. The position held by a dean.
DEANERY, noun. The house in which a dean lives.
DEANERY, noun. The group of parishes for which a rural dean has responsibility.

Dictionary definition

DEANERY, noun. The official residence of a dean.
DEANERY, noun. The position or office of a dean.

Wise words

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Alexander Pope