Definitions for "Prebendary"
A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at stated times in the church. See Note under Benefice, n., 3.
the holder of a prebend.
Holder of a prebend, therefore usually a secular canon. (Heath, Peter. Church and Realm, 1272-1461, 366) Related terms: Prebend
Keywords:  prebendaryship
A prebendaryship.