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Etymology of the English word acolyte

the English word acolyte
derived from the Old French word acolit
derived from the Medieval Latin word acolytus (acolyte; cleric in minor orders)
derived from the Greek word akolouthos, ἀκόλουθος
derived from the Greek word keleuthos

Date

The earliest known usage of acolyte in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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