PREBEND

prebend. Prebend, n. a stipend in cathedral churches

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Preb″end (prĕb″ĕnd), n. [[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. 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. 2. A prebendary. Bacon.
Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it. — Simple prebend, one without jurisdiction.