vestryize

/vɛstriːaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to appoint or install someone as a member of a church vestry

“The bishop vestryized the new member of the church council.”

2. verb

to make or become a member of a church vestry

“The church vestry will vestryize a new member at the next meeting.”

3. noun

the act of making or becoming a member of a church vestry

“The vestryization of the new member was a significant event in the church community.”

Synonyms

  • appoint
  • elect
  • install

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • remove