canon² /kanˈən/

1. A member of a body of clergymen serving a cathedral or other church and living under a rule
2. A clerical dignitary belonging esp to a cathedral, enjoying special emoluments, and obliged to reside there part of the year

canˈoness noun

1. A member of a community of women living under a religious rule but not under a vow
2. A woman holding a prebend or canonry, often living in the secular world

canonˈicate noun

The rank or office of a canon

canˈonry noun

1. The office or benefice of a canon
2. Canons collectively
3. (often with cap) a building in which a canon resides

canon regular noun

A member of either of two religious orders (Augustinian or Black Canons, and Premonstratensian or White Canons) who live in communities as monks but perform the duties of secular clergy

canon residentiary noun

A canon obliged to reside at a cathedral and take a share in the duty

canon secular noun

A canon who is not a canon regular

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