Found 2 items, similar to Prebend.
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Definition: prebend
prebend
n : the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
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Definition: Prebend
Prebend
\Preb"end\ (pr[e^]b"[e^]nd), n. [F. pr['e]bende (cf. It.
& Sp. prebenda), from L. praebenda, from L. praebere to hold
forth, afford, contr. fr. praehibere; prae before + habere to
have, hold. See
Habit, and cf.
Provender.]
1. 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.
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2. A prebendary. [Obs.] --Bacon.
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Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
Simple prebend, one without jurisdiction.
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