dorcastry

noun

dor·​cas·​try

ˈdȯrkəstrē

plural -es

: a church auxiliary organized to plan and execute benevolent work

Word History

Etymology

Dorcas, Christian woman of Joppa celebrated in the early church for her good works (Acts 9:36) + English -try (as in deviltry)

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