Associations to the word «Rectory»

Wiktionary

RECTORY, noun. The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
RECTORY, noun. The residence of an Anglican rector.

Dictionary definition

RECTORY, noun. An official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector.

Wise words

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