\ ˈglēb
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Definition of glebe
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: land belonging or yielding revenue to a parish church or ecclesiastical benefice
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“Glebe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glebe. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of glebe was in the 14th century
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