minor canon

American  

noun

1. a canon attached to a cathedral or collegiate church, though not necessarily a member of the chapter.

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minor canon British  

noun

1. Church of England a clergyman who is attached to a cathedral to assist at daily services but who is not a member of the chapter

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Etymology

Origin of minor canon

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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minor canon

Nor was it long before the minor canon really made his appearance, as smart and prim and proper as a pet doll.

From Weird Tales, Vol. II. by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)

She lives in the neighbourhood of Cadogan Square, and has five daughters, of whom two are married, to a well-known surgeon and a minor canon respectively.

From War-time Silhouettes by Hudson, Stephen

The former tapped at the door, and they were instantly admitted by Mr. Quatremain, the minor canon.

From Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire by Ainsworth, William Harrison

We read in the chapter records of a minor canon being appointed to read the prayers at 6 o'clock, and once at least the hour is named as 5 o'clock, in the morning.

From The Cathedral Church of Peterborough A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See by Sweeting, W. D. (Walter Debenham)

It was George Prattleton, the half-brother of the minor canon, but very, very much younger.

From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry