canonry

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The letter, for instance, in which he announces that he has accepted a Canonry at Westminster is a painful one.

From The Upton Letters by Benson, Arthur Christopher

Nine years later he resigned the post and was made a Canon of Chester, while in 1873 this was exchanged for a Canonry at Westminster and a Chaplaincy to the Queen.

From A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) by Saintsbury, George

Berni received a Canonry in the Cathedral of Florence.

From Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots by Symonds, John Addington

The Professorship of Greek carried with it a Canonry of Ely, and Thompson’s times of residence were rather dreaded by the new holders of the office.

From Tennyson and His Friends by Various

The services of Dr. Bell himself, in the cause of education had been recognised, and rewarded by a Canonry of Westminster. 

From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway