prebendary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church

WordNet

Preb"en*da*ry noun
Etymology
LL. praebendarius: cf. F. prébendaire. See Prebend.
Definitions
  1. A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church. See Note under Benefice, n., 3. Hook.
  2. A prebendaryship. Obs. Bailey.

Webster 1913