Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stipend or allowance provided by a cathedral or collegiate church to a canon or member of the clergy: A "prebend" is the regular payment, often derived from the revenue of a specific estate or property, granted to support a canon (a clergy member) attached to a cathedral or collegiate church.
   • The property or source of revenue from which such a stipend is derived: "Prebend" can also refer to the land, estate, or other endowment that generates the income for this stipend.
   • The office or position of a canon who receives such a stipend: In some contexts, "prebend" refers to the ecclesiastical office or benefice itself, held by a prebendary.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

Advanced Usage

• "Prebendal" (Adjective): Pertaining to a prebend or prebendary.
• "Prebendary" (Noun): A clergy member who holds a prebend.

Variants and Related Words

• Prebendary (n): A canon or member of the clergy who receives a prebend.
• Prebendal (adj): Relating to or of the nature of a prebend.

Synonyms

• Stipend: A fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance.
• Benefice: A permanent Church appointment, typically that of a rector or vicar, for which property and income are provided.
• Endowment: Property or funds donated to an institution to provide an income.

Related Phrases

• To hold a prebend: To occupy the office or receive the income from a prebend.

Noun

1. the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon