Portionist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Portionist is a noun meaning One of the incumbents of a benefice that has two or more rectors or vicars.
Meaning
One of the incumbents of a benefice that has two or more rectors or vicars.
More Meanings
- (historical) A scholar at Merton College, Oxford, England, who has a certain academical allowance or portion.
Example Sentences
Curates would in fact become Portionists and Incumbents , with a legal status and an independent position within the limit of their appointed jurisdiction
Word Forms
- portionists
Synonyms for portionist
Depending on context, synonyms include postmaster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parson, rector, vicarage, prepositus, institutor, incumbent.
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