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

"No, no; I don't think that," said the minor canon.

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

"We are allowed this lodging by Mr. Quatremain, the minor canon."

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

I saw you enter a small chamber behind the vestry, in which Thomas Quatremain, who once filled the place of minor canon in this cathedral, was laid.

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

The letter was written to the minor canon telling him that the Squire's decision was final.

From Cousin Henry by Trollope, Anthony

The third person,—a minor canon of Saint Paul's, named Thomas Quatremain,—was a grave, sallow-complexioned man, with a morose and repulsive physiognomy.

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