prebend

prebend
[ˈprɛb(ə)nd]
noun
  1. (historical)the portion of the revenues of a cathedral or collegiate church formerly granted to a canon or member of the chapter as his stipend
    (史)(旧时大教堂,大圣堂)牧师薪俸
    ■the property from which such a stipend was derived
    (作为大教堂或大圣堂牧师薪俸来源的)指定财产
    ■the tenure of this as a benefice
    圣俸的期限
    ■another term for prebendary
    同 prebendary
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French prebende, from late Latin praebenda 'things to be supplied, pension', neuter plural gerundive of Latin praebere 'to grant', from prae 'before' + habere 'hold, have'
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