"minor canon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minor canons [plural]
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  1. (Christianity) A cleric in orders, attached to a cathedral and having the duty of assisting the canons in singing divine service. Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-minor_canon-en-noun-NeyjJn2R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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