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Parsonage [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. In America, the glebe and house belonging to a parish or ecclesiastical society, and appropriated to the maintenance of the incumbent or settled pastor of a church.

2. In England, the benefice of a parish, or the house appropriated to the residence of the incumbent.

3. Parsonically, in Chesterfield, is not an authorized word.

Parsonage [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A certain portion of lands, tithes, and offerings, for the maintenance of the parson of a parish.

2. The glebe and house, or the house only, owned by a parish or ecclesiastical society, and appropriated to the maintenance or use of the incumbent or settled pastor.

3. Money paid for the support of a parson.