prebendary
/ˈprɛbənˌdɛri/
noun
- A member of a cathedral chapter who receives a prebend (income from church lands).
- The title of prebendary is now largely honorary in many modern cathedrals.
- Each prebendary had a seat in the choir and a vote in chapter meetings.
- The prebendary was responsible for overseeing the farms that supported the cathedral.
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