Prebend

Prebend (preb"end) , noun

[French prébende (compare Italian & Sp. prebenda), from Latin praebenda, from Latin praebere to hold forth, afford, contr. from praehibere; prae before + habere to have, hold. See Habit, and compare Provender.]

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.

A prebendary. [Obsolete] — Bacon

Collocations (2)

Dignitary prebend , one having jurisdiction annexed to it.

Simple prebend , one without jurisdiction.