Where does “diacones” come from?
diacones (Dutch) comes from Welsh diacon, from Middle Welsh diacon, from Latin diāconus, from Ancient Greek διᾱ́κονος — servant, minister.
diacones (Dutch): A deaconess, a female deacon
Definitions
- A deaconess, a female deacon
Ancestry of “diacones”, step by step
diacones traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Welsh diacon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welsh | diacon | deacon |
| 2 | Middle Welsh | diacon | — |
| 3 | Latin | diāconus | deacon |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | διᾱ́κονος | servant, minister |
via French diaconesse
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | diaconesse | deaconess |
| 2 | Latin | diaconissa | — |