‖n. [ NL., from Gr. &unr_;; "iero`s sacred + &unr_; mindful, fr. &unr_; to think on, remember.] (Gr. Antiq.) 1. The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the deputy or minister. Liddel & Scott. [1913 Webster]

2. A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium. Liddel & Scott. [1913 Webster]