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| archdeacon |
a title of honor given in the Roman Catholic Church to a member of a cathedral chapter. [1/2 definitions] |
| canon2 |
a member of the chapter of priests serving in a cathedral or a collegiate church. [1/2 definitions] |
| cathedral |
resembling some feature of a cathedral. [1/5 definitions] |
| dean |
the head of a group of priests governing a cathedral church. [1/4 definitions] |
| Notre Dame de Paris |
a renowned cathedral in Paris, France, generally known simply as "Notre Dame." Construction of the Gothic-style cathedral began in the twelfth century. |
| prebend |
a stipend granted to a member of the clergy, taken from the income of his or her cathedral or church. [1/3 definitions] |
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