'Prebendary' definitions:

Definition of 'prebendary'

(from WordNet)
noun
A canon who receives a prebend for serving the church

Definition of 'Prebendary'

From: GCIDE
  • Prebendary \Preb"en*da*ry\ (pr[e^]b"[e^]n*d[asl]*r[y^]), n. [LL. praebendarius: cf. F. pr['e]bendaire. See Prebend.]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A prebendaryship. [Obs.] --Bailey. [1913 Webster]