English Explanatory Dictionary

portionist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the incumbents of a benefice that has two or more rectors or vicars.
  2. A scholar at Merton College, Oxford, England, who has a certain academical allowance or portion.

Word forms

portionist portionists

Etymology

From portion + -ist.

Synonyms

postmaster
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