Rectory

//ˈɹɛktəɹi// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of certain residences for clergy members.; The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
  2. 2
    an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector wordnet
  3. 3
    Any of certain residences for clergy members.; The residence of an Anglican rector.

    "It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers."

Etymology

From Middle French rectorie, from Medieval Latin rectoria. See rector.

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