Definition of "notaries" []

• Plural form of notary. (noun)

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• "A corresponding change occurred in the bureaux of the episcopal churches, abbeys, etc.; the officials attached to the chancery have ceased to be known as notaries and are called chancellor, secretary, etc."
• "Under the apostles and prophets were "fellow-workers" (synechdemoi) who formed a council, and "notaries" (notarioi), who looked after the holy books and kept order at meetings."
• ""You see, my dear child, that though notaries are called notaries, as if it were their business to give notice, the most important part of their business is keeping secrets."