- prebendary
- noun (plural -daries) Date: 15th century 1. a clergyman receiving a prebend for officiating and serving in the church 2. an honorary canon in a cathedral chapter
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Prebendary — Preb en*da*ry (pr[e^]b [e^]n*d[asl]*r[y^]), n. [LL. praebendarius: cf. F. pr[ e]bendaire. See {Prebend}.] 1. A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prebendary — ► NOUN (pl. prebendaries) 1) an honorary canon. 2) historical a canon whose income came from a prebend … English terms dictionary
prebendary — [preb′ən der΄ē] n. pl. prebendaries [ME prebendarie < ML praebendarius] 1. a person receiving a prebend 2. Ch. of England an honorary canon with only the title of a prebend … English World dictionary
Prebendary — A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral. A prebend is a type of benefice, which usually consisted of the… … Wikipedia
prebendary — 1. noun /ˈprɛbəndəri/ An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church. Among the prebendaries have been men eminent for their learning and piety: as Lancelot Andrews, bishop of Winchester, Dr. Sherlock, Archdeacon Paley, and the Rev.… … Wiktionary
prebendary — /preb euhn der ee/, n., pl. prebendaries. 1. a canon or member of the clergy who is entitled to a prebend for special services at a cathedral or collegiate church. 2. Ch. of Eng. an honorary canon having the title of a prebend but not receiving a … Universalium
Prebendary — One who holds a *prebend; a *canon whose stipend was derived from a prebend … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
prebendary — preb·en·dar·y || prebÉ™ndÉ™rɪ n. minister who receives a financial stipend, priest who is paid a salary … English contemporary dictionary
Prebendary — The holder of a cathedral benefice … Who’s Who in Christianity
prebendary — [ prɛb(ə)nd(ə)ri] noun (plural prebendaries) 1》 an honorary canon. 2》 historical a canon whose income came from a prebend. Derivatives prebendaryship noun … English new terms dictionary
