Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PAR'SON-AGE
PAR'SON-AGE, n.
- In America, the glebe and house belonging to a parish or ecclesiastical society, and appropriated to the maintenance of the incumbent or settled pastor of a church.
- In England, the benefice of a parish, or the house appropriated to the residence of the incumbent. – Addison. Gray.
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