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dignitary
(encz) | dignitary,hodnostář n: Zdeněk Brož |
dignitary
(gcide) | dignitary \dig"ni*ta*ry\, n.; pl. dignitaries. [Cf. F.
dignitaire, fr. L. dignitas.]
One who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity
or honor; especially, one who holds an ecclesiastical rank
above that of a parochial priest or clergyman.
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dignitary
(wn) | dignitary
n 1: an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
[syn: very important person, VIP, high-up,
dignitary, panjandrum, high muckamuck] |
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Dignitary prebend
(gcide) | Prebend \Preb"end\ (pr[e^]b"[e^]nd), n. [F. pr['e]bende (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. 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.
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2. A prebendary. [Obs.] --Bacon.
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Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
Simple prebend, one without jurisdiction.
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