archdeaconry

[ ahrch-dee-kuh n-ree ]

/ ˌɑrtʃˈdi kən ri /

the jurisdiction, residence, or office of an archdeacon.

Origin of archdeaconry

First recorded in 1545–55; archdeacon + -ry

The archdeaconry is of very early origin and is co-extensive with the county.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 6 |Various
The archdeaconry was coextensive with the shire, and was divided into five rural deaneries at least as early as 1291.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 |Various
Hommy-beg set off at fine paces that carried him to the Archdeaconry a matter of four miles an hour.

The Deemster |Hall Caine
Mr. Veley collects a few particulars regarding them from the unregistered wills of the Archdeaconry of Essex.

Shakespeare's Family |Mrs. C. C. Stopes

The term is also applied to non-parochial ecclesiastical offices of a like tenure, such as a deanery, canonry, and archdeaconry.

The Legal Position of the Clergy |P. V. Smith

archdeaconry

/ (ˈɑːtʃˈdiːkənrɪ) /

the office, rank, or duties of an archdeacon

the residence of an archdeacon