Etymology

Noun

1. an honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church

Adjective

1. Pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal

   • 1992: This is at least a third of the way up the career path to being a saint. Conscientious men (and women for that matter) often hear a sort of susurration in their ears when they achieve this prebendary status. — Will Self, Cock and Bull