Preb"en*da*ry (?), n. [LL. praebendarius: cf. F. pr'ebendaire. See Prebend.]

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.

Hook.

2.

A prebendaryship.

[Obs.]

Bailey.

 

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