The position, office, or rank of a canon in the Christian Church, or the income and benefits that come with this position.
From Medieval Latin 'canonia,' derived from 'canon.' The English form solidified by the 13th century as religious positions became formally defined with corresponding titles and financial arrangements.
A canonry was essentially a medieval scholarship or job placement—a guaranteed income position at a cathedral that didn't necessarily require you to work full-time, making them incredibly sought after and frequently satirized in literature.
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