provostry

noun

prov·​ost·​ry
ˈprävə̇strē
plural -es
1
: the office or authority of a provost of a cathedral or collegiate church
2
a
: an ecclesiastical foundation (as a cathedral or collegiate church)
b
: the revenue from such a foundation

Word History

Etymology

Middle English provostrie, from provost, provest provost + -rie -ry

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“Provostry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provostry. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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