A prebendary is a member of the Roman Catholic or Anglican clergy, a form of canon with a role in the administration of a cathedral or collegiate church. When attending services, prebendaries sit in particular seats, usually at the back of the choir stalls, known as prebendal stalls.

What is the difference between a prebendary and a canon?

As nouns the difference between canon and prebendary

is that canon is a generally accepted principle; a rule while prebendary is an honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.

What is a prebendary stall?

1 : a prebendary's stall in a cathedral. 2 : a prebendary's benefice.