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prebend

 

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Noun prebend has 1 sense
  1. prebend - the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
    --1 is a kind of
    stipend

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Prebend

Definition:

A prebend refers to a stipend or salary paid to a member of the clergy, such as a canon or archdeacon, from the income of an endowed position or benefice.

Examples:

Noun:

1. In medieval times, prebends were commonly granted to clergy members as income from specific church properties.

2. The prebend received by the canon allowed him to live comfortably without needing additional sources of income.

Verb:

1. The bishop decided to prebend a deserving clergyman to recognize his contributions to the community.

2. The archdeacon prebends several young priests to ensure they can continue their studies without financial constraints.

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