ˈprebənd noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English prebende, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin praebenda, from Late Latin, subsistence allowance granted by the state, from Latin, feminine of praebendus, gerundive of praebēre to hold forth, offer, supply, contraction of praehibēre, from prae- pre- + -hibēre (from habēre to hold, have) — more at give
1. : the stipend or maintenance granted out of the estate of a cathedral or collegiate church to a canon or member of a chapter thereof
2.
a. : the land or tithe from which a prebend comes
b. : the holding of such land or tithe as a benefice
3. : prebendary