See Also: rectory(dictionary)
rectory(dictionary)
RECTORY, Eng(law)

rectory (iou)



rectory noun. M16.
[Anglo-Norman, Old French rectorie or medieval Latin rectoria, formed as RECTOR: see -Y3.]
An educational establishment under the control of a rector. Long obsolete exc. Hist. M16.
a. A benefice held by a rector. L16.
b. The residence of a rector. M19.
(A) rectorship. L16-E19.