Prebend /(prĕb"ĕnd)/

Preb·end

Prebend

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.]

Phrases & Compounds

Dignitary prebend
one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
Simple prebend
one without jurisdiction.