perbend (Meaning)
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perbend (n.)
See Perpender.
Synonyms & Antonyms of perbend
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perbend Sentence Examples
- The church's perbend was a substantial income derived from tithes, glebes, and other ecclesiastical revenues.
- The incumbent of the benefice received the perbend as a stipend for performing spiritual duties.
- The perbend of Canterbury Cathedral was one of the most valuable in England, worth over £1,000 per year in the medieval period.
- Some perbends were attached to prebendal houses or other buildings, which provided accommodation for the prebendary.
- The tenure of a perbend was typically for life, but could be forfeited for misconduct or heresy.
- Perbends were often granted to royal favorites or influential courtiers as a reward for their service.
- The sale or exchange of perbends was sometimes practiced, with the proceeds often used to fund charitable or educational institutions.
- The perbend system was gradually reformed and abolished in the 19th century, as the Church of England sought to modernize its financial arrangements.
- Today, the term "perbend" is sometimes used colloquially to refer to a secure or lucrative ecclesiastical benefice.
- The ancient practice of perbends has left a legacy of historical and architectural interest in many English cathedrals and churches.
FAQs About the word perbend
See Perpender.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The church's perbend was a substantial income derived from tithes, glebes, and other ecclesiastical revenues.
The incumbent of the benefice received the perbend as a stipend for performing spiritual duties.
The perbend of Canterbury Cathedral was one of the most valuable in England, worth over £1,000 per year in the medieval period.
Some perbends were attached to prebendal houses or other buildings, which provided accommodation for the prebendary.
