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ADVOWSON

\ˈadvəwsən], \ˈadvəwsən], \ˈa_d_v_ə_w_s_ə_n]\

Definitions of ADVOWSON

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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The right of patronage or presentation to a church benefice.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Right of presenting a priest to a benefice.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

n. The right of presenting or nominating to a vacant benefice or living in the church.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

A right to present to a benefice.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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