prebendary

preb·en·dar·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [preb-uh n-der-ee]
- /ˈprɛb ənˌdɛr i/
- /ˈpre.bən.dri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [preb-uh n-der-ee]
- /ˈprɛb ənˌdɛr i/

Definitions of prebendary word

noun plural prebendary a canon or member of the clergy who is entitled to a prebend for special services at a cathedral or collegiate church. 1
noun plural prebendary Church of England. an honorary canon having the title of a prebend but not receiving a stipend. 1
noun prebendary a canon or member of the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church who holds a prebend 0
noun prebendary an honorary canon with the title of prebendary 0
noun prebendary a person receiving a prebend 0
noun prebendary an honorary canon with only the title of a prebend 0

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Origin of prebendary

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word praebendārius. See prebend, -ary

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Parts of speech for Prebendary

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prebendary

prebendary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

prebendary usage trend in Literature

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