Meaning of benefice in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbɛnəfəs/

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  1. Verb

    benefice

    Definitions

    1. endow with a benefice

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    benefice

    Etymology

    Middle English: via Old French from Latin beneficium‘favor, support’, from bene‘well’ + facere‘do’

    Definitions

    1. an endowed church office giving income to its holder

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