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A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church. See Note under Benefice, n., 3.

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  1. 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. See Note under Benefice, n., 3.
  2. n. A prebendaryship.
  3. n. a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church
  4. 1. A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church. See Note under Benefice, n., 3. Hook. 2. A prebendaryship. [Obs.] Bailey.
  5. n. a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church