ministrant

1 of 2

adjective

min·​is·​trant ˈmi-nə-strənt 

archaic

: performing service in attendance on someone

ministrant

2 of 2

noun

: one that ministers

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Latin ministrant-, ministrans, present participle of ministrāre "to act as a servant, serve, minister entry 2"

Noun

derivative of ministrant entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1559, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1818, in the meaning defined above