canonry

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Definition of canonry in English English dictionary

The office of a canon

Canons considered as a group

{n} a benefice in a cathedral church, or allowance from its revenues

A benefice or prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church; a right to a place in chapter and to a portion of its revenues; the dignity or emoluments of a canon

{i} office or position of a canon

Hyphenation

can·on·ry