Category:Prebend

Pre"bend, n. Etym: [f. prébende (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.

2. A prebendary. [obs.] Bacon. Dignitary prebend, one having Jurisdiction annexed to it. -- simple prebend, one without jurisdiction.