churchwarden

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English cherchewardeyn, chirchewardeyn, churchewardeyn, schyrsche wordeyn; equivalent to church +‎ warden. === Pronunciation === === Noun === churchwarden (plural churchwardens) (UK) A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish. Alternative form: churchward Coordinate term: people's warden (US) A similar functionary of the Episcopal church. (UK, slang) Ellipsis of churchwarden pipe. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====