Prebend

[prebәnd]

Definition

(noun.) the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon.

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Definition

(n.) A payment or stipend; esp., the stipend or maintenance granted to a prebendary out of the estate of a cathedral or collegiate church with which he is connected. See Note under Benefice.

(n.) A prebendary.

Typist: Maxine

Definition

n. the share of the revenues of a cathedral or collegiate church allowed to a clergyman who officiates in it at stated times.—adj. Preb′endal relating to a prebend.—ns. Preb′endary a resident clergyman who enjoys a prebend a canon: the honorary holder of a disendowed prebendal stall; Preb′endaryship.

Typist: Stephanie