Definitions of deanery [ˈdi nə ri]

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Definition of 'deanery'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) deanery
the office, jurisdiction, or residence of an ecclesiastical dean.

Etymology: (1250–1300)

Definition of 'deanery'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) deanery
the official residence of a dean

2. (noun) deanship, deanery
the position or office of a dean

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) deanery
the office or the revenue of a dean. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3

2. (noun) deanery
the residence of a dean

3. (noun) deanery
the territorial jurisdiction of a dean

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