ministrant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who serves as a minister
  2. adjective satellite giving practical help to
    • a ministering angel
    • the angels ministrant sang
    • the attending physician

WordNet


Min"is*trant adjective
Etymology
L. ministrans, -antis, of ministrare to minister.
Definitions
  1. Performing service as a minister; attendant on service; acting under command; subordinate. "Princedoms and dominations ministrant." Milton. -- n. One who ministers.

Webster 1913