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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

canonry

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.61 in modern English

Syllables
canon-ry
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The office of a canon; a benefice or prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Canons considered as a group.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A house where canons live.

Countable

Etymology

From canon + -ry.

Usage

Inflected Forms

canonries (plural)

Synonyms

canonicate

Questions

What does canonry mean?
The office of a canon; a benefice or prebend in a cathedral or collegiate church.
Where does canonry come from?
From canon + -ry.

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