Meaning of rectory in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈrɛkt(ə)ri/

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  1. Noun

    rectory

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from Old French rectorie or medieval Latin rectoria, from Latin rector (see rector)

    Definitions

    1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

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