'Prebend' definitions:
Definition of 'prebend'
From: WordNet
noun
The stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon
Definition of 'Prebend'
From: GCIDE
- Prebend \Preb"end\ (pr[e^]b"[e^]nd), n. [F. pr['e]bende (cf. It. & Sp. prebenda), from L. praebenda, from L. praebere to hold forth, afford, contr. fr. praehibere; prae before + habere to have, hold. See Habit, and cf. Provender.]
- 1. A payment or stipend; esp., the stipend or maintenance granted to a prebendary out of the estate of a cathedral or collegiate church with which he is connected. See Note under Benefice. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A prebendary. [Obs.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
- Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
- Simple prebend, one without jurisdiction. [1913 Webster]