Priest's assistant (7)
'priest's assistant' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for curate that I've seen before include "one coming between vicar and his flock" , "Member of the clergy" , "Junior church minister" , "Assistant to a parish priest" , "Parson" .)
'priest's assistant' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for acolyte that I've seen before include "Faithful assistant" , "candle-stick holder?" , "Assistant, follower" , "trainee" , "Supporter" .)