canonry

[ kan-uhn-ree ]

noun

, plural can·on·ries.

1. the office or benefice of a canon.

canonry

/ ˈkænənrɪ /

noun

1. the office, benefice, or status of a canon
2. canons collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of canonry¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of canonry¹

C15: from canon ² + -ry

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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Related Words

• priesthood