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prebendal Definition


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prebend
noun
    1. An allowance paid out of the revenues of a cathedral or collegiate church to its canons or chapter members.
    2. The piece of land, etc which is the source of such revenue.
    3. A prebendary.
Derivative: prebendal
adj
    Etymology: 15c: from Latin praebenda allowance, from praebere to offer.



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