canonry

Noun

Meaning

A benefice or prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church; a right to a place in chapter and to a portion of its revenues; the dignity or emoluments of a canon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

deanery bishopric rabbinate clergy priesthood conclave pulpit archbishopric chaplaincy curacy primacy presbytery cardinalate episcopacy pastorate

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Examples

Having held a prebend at Holborn (prior to 1229) and a canonry of St. Paul’s in London (1226-1229), he visited England in 1230 and received a canonry and an archdeaconry in Coventry and Lichfield, his native diocese. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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