Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Prebend \Preb"end\ (pr[e^]b"[e^]nd), n. [F. pr['e]bende (cf. It.
   & Sp. prebenda), from L. praebenda, from L. praebere to hold
   forth, afford, contr. fr. praehibere; prae before + habere to
   have, hold. See {Habit}, and cf. {Provender}.]
   1. A payment or stipend; esp., the stipend or maintenance
      granted to a prebendary out of the estate of a cathedral
      or collegiate church with which he is connected. See
      {Note} under {Benefice}.

   2. A prebendary. [Obs.] --Bacon.

   {Dignitary prebend}, one having jurisdiction annexed to it.
      

   {Simple prebend}, one without jurisdiction.