Etymology

rectory

rec·to·ry
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Today it means: The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church. Full definition →

Middle French rectorie ← Medieval Latin rectoria
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromrectoria
  2. Middle French · borrowed fromrectorie
  3. English todayrectory

From Middle French rectorie, from Medieval Latin rectoria. See rector.

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