Bible Encyclopedias
Dignitary

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a term used in England to denote one who holds cathedral or other preferments to which jurisdiction is annexed.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Dignitary'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/dignitary.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.