Definition

A man who is part of a church committee that helps manage the church's affairs and property.

Example

The vestryman attended the meeting to discuss the upcoming church events.

Conversation

Did you hear that Tom was elected as the new vestryman?

Yeah, I saw that! He's been involved for years now.

I think he’ll do a great job in that role.

Definitely! He really cares about the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vestryman → It is formed from "vestry" (from Old English *vestre*, meaning a place for vestments or church clothing) and "-man" (meaning a person). A vestryman is a person associated with the vestry, typically involved in the management of church affairs.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'vestry' as a place where church clothing is kept, and '-man' means a person. So, a vestryman is someone who takes care of the church's clothing and related matters.

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