About The Word Prebend
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Prebend
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What's The Definition Of Prebend?
[n] the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
Synonyms | Synonyms for Prebend: Related Terms | Find terms related to Prebend: See Also | stipend Prebend In Webster's Dictionary \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}.
2. A prebendary. [Obs.] --Bacon.
{Dignitary prebend}, one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
{Simple prebend}, one without jurisdiction.
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