AC'OLYTE,
In the ancient church, one of the subordinate officers, who lighted the lamps, prepared the elements of the sacraments, attended the bishops, etc. An officer of the like character is still employed in the Romish Church.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.