Rectory Definition & Meaning

rectory
noun
  1. an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

"Rectory" in song lyrics

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  • "reverse cell phone rectory"
    AOL — AOL
  • "shawley rectory"
    AOL — AOL
  • "borley rectory"
    AOL — AOL

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