a canon who receives a prebend for serving the church
A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral.
例句与用法
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A fresh torrent of tears burst from their lachrymal ducts and the vast concourse of people , touched to the inmost core , broke into heartrending sobs , not the least affected being the aged prebendary himself 从他们的泪腺里再一次滔滔地涌出泪水。众多的围观者打心坎里感动了,悲痛欲绝地哽咽起来,连年迈的受俸教士本人也同样哀伤。