Meanings of minor canon in English

Those same knives could carve a pig or eviscerate a minor canon with equal efficiency.

The letter was written to the minor canon telling him that the Squire's decision was final.

The former tapped at the door, and they were instantly admitted by Mr. Quatremain, the minor canon.

Mr. Jennings was the other minor canon.

Mr. P., a minor canon.

Had any other minor canon or any other gentleman been coming to tea, the fact would have been announced in a different manner.

It would not interfere in the least with the duties or preferment of his minor canonry: a minor canon had once before held it.

LONDON - The first woman priest to be appointed to St Paul's Cathedral says she is delighted to accept the post of minor canon.

The minor canon, on being appealed to, signified his acquiescence, and after some slight preparation, Lilly produced two hazel rods, and the party set out.

The Rev Lucy Winkett (28), who was ordained six months ago, has been appointed a minor canon by a majority decision of the cathedral chapter.

When he felt somewhat rested he went to look for the Minor Canon.

The Minor Canon did not feel very courageous, but he bowed his head.

He was one of the senior minor canons, and head-master of the college school.

The Minor Canon was glad enough to take his leave, and hurried into the town.

If he could not have the Minor Canon, he did not care for any thing.

Her husband was only a Minor Canon, and had married her, alas, without a fortune.