Dean

den, n. An ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop; an officer in universities; head or secretary of a college faculty.— Dean'ery, -6r-T, n. Office, revenue, residence, or jurisdiction, of a dean. — Dean's hip, to a deanery. n. Office of, etc. — Dec'anal, a. Pert, Dear, der, a. Bearing a high price; costly; marked by scarcity, and exorbitance of price; highly valued; much esteemed; greatly beloved; precious.— a Iv.