prebend (Meaning)
Wordnet
prebend (n)
the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
Synonyms & Antonyms of prebend
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prebend Sentence Examples
- The prebend of Canterbury Cathedral was a lucrative ecclesiastical position.
- The Archbishop bestowed the prebend on his trusted confidante.
- The income from the prebend supported the lifestyle of the cathedral canons.
- The prebendary was responsible for maintaining the fabric of the cathedral.
- The prebend was often accompanied by the right to vote in ecclesiastical elections.
- The prebends of Westminster Abbey were among the most prestigious in England.
- The abolition of prebends in the 19th century reduced the financial resources of many cathedrals.
- The prebend of Lincoln Cathedral was once held by the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
- The prebendary of York Minster was a influential member of the local community.
- The prebends of Wells Cathedral were known for their elaborate feast days.
FAQs About the word prebend
the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The prebend of Canterbury Cathedral was a lucrative ecclesiastical position.
The Archbishop bestowed the prebend on his trusted confidante.
The income from the prebend supported the lifestyle of the cathedral canons.
The prebendary was responsible for maintaining the fabric of the cathedral.
