Bible Encyclopedias
Prebendary

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is the name applied to a clergyman who is attached to a cathedral or collegiate church and enjoys a prebend (q.v.), in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church. (See DEAN) and (See CHAPTER).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Prebendary'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/prebendary.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.