Dealfish

a genus of deep-sea bony fishes. Some eight species are known, and are found on the W. coast of South America and the shores of Eu: rope. They rarely come to the surface. Dean (literally, a head or chief of 10 men). In the United States the several schools of medicine, law, etc., connected with the universities frequently appoint a dean, whose functions vary with the requirements of his particular institution. The dean of a faculty is its registrar or secretary. The oldest in service of several officials of equal rank is known as a dean, as, for instance, dean of the diplomatic corps. It is also applied in courtesy to the oldest in service in any calling or profe ion. It is also a religious title or rank in the Anglican Church.