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canonry

[ kan-uhn-ree ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural can·on·ries.

canonry

/ ˈkænənrɪ /

Origin of canonry¹

First recorded in 1475–85; canon ² + -ry

Origin of canonry¹

C15: from canon ² + -ry

The Dread Arrest had been solemnly recognised, and that wretched canonry at Wareham was irrevocably pronounced for doom.

He was 67 years of age, and was appointed to his canonry in 1867.

They had discussed the priest's canonry, and the order for the crucifix.

And everybody knows that the author is almost certain to be offered the first vacant canonry in his own cathedral.

His activity was so notorious that he was exiled from court, but was consoled by a canonry at Toledo.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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