Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it. -- Simple
prebend, one without jurisdiction.
Pre*ben"dal (pr*bn"dal), a. Of or pertaining to a prebend; holding a
prebend; as, a prebendal priest or stall. Chesterfield.
Preb"en*da*ry (prb"n*d*r), n. [LL. praebendarius: cf. F. prÈbendaire.
See Prebend.] 1. A clergyman attached to a collegiate or cathedral
church who enjoys a prebend in consideration of his officiating at
stated times in the church. See Note under Benefice, n., 3. Hook.