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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Prebendary

/(prĕb"ĕn*dā̇*ry̆)/ · Preb·en·da·ry · IPA /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/
01 n. A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the ch…
  1. 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. See: Note, Benefice
  2. 2.
    A prebendaryship.[Obs.]