rectory
pronunciation
How to pronounce rectory in British English:
UK [ˈrektəri]
How to pronounce rectory in American English:
US ['rektərɪ]
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- Noun:
- an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
Word Origin
- rectory (n.)
- mid-15c., from French rectorie (14c.) or Medieval Latin rectoria, from rector (see rector). Originally "benefice held by a rector;" of his residence, from 1849.
Example
- 1. They walked back to the rectory together .
- 2. Murphy , l want you to check every rectory in town .
- 3. Rectory needs a new roof .
- 4. What happened in the rectory ?
- 5. You held a private meeting with himat the rectory . A week ago ?