Prebendal

preb·end  (prbnd)

n.

1. A stipend drawn from the endowment or revenues of an Anglican cathedral or church by a presiding member of the clergy; a cathedral or church benefice.

2. The property or tithe providing the endowment for such a stipend.

3. A prebendary.

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[Middle English prebende, from Old French, from Medieval Latin praebenda, from Late Latin, state allowance, from Latin, neuter pl. gerundive of praebre, to grant, from praehibre : prae-, pre- + habre, to hold; see ghabh- in Indo-European roots.]

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pre·bendal (pr-bndl, prbn-dl) adj.