Definition of RECTORY

rectory

Meanings

Plural: rectories

Noun

  • an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
  • The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
  • The residence of an Anglican rector.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 12

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