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prebendary
noun
(
prebendar, ies
)
an honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church
adjective
pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal
1992
: This is at least a third of the way up the career path to being a saint. Conscientious men (and women for that matter) often hear a sort of susurration in their ears when they achieve this status. " Will Self,
Cock and Bull
Etymology:
Mediíval Latin
praebendarius
, from late Latin
praebenda
"prebend" (literally "things to be supplied"), neuter plural of gerundive of
praebere
"to supply", from
prae-
"pre-" +
habere
"have, hold".
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