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 Preb·end n.
 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. A prebendary. [Obs.]
 Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
 Simple prebend, one without jurisdiction.
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