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PREBENDARY

\pɹɪbˈɛndəɹi], \pɹɪbˈɛndəɹi], \p_ɹ_ɪ_b_ˈɛ_n_d_ə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of PREBENDARY

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An ecclesiastic who enjoys a prebend: an officiating or residentiary canon.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

One who enjoys a prebend.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

n. A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend, in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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