(in hierarchical churches) a member of the clerical order next below that of a priest.

(in other churches) an appointed or elected officer having variously defined duties.

(in Freemasonry) either of two officers in a masonic lodge.

to pack (vegetables or fruit) with only the finest pieces or the most attractive sides visible.

to falsify (something); doctor.

to castrate (a pig or other animal).

to read aloud (a line of a psalm, hymn, etc.) before singing it.

noun

church officer , cleric , elder , priest , layperson , vicar