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Rectory vs Rectors - What's the difference?

rectory | rectors |

As nouns the difference between rectory and rectors

is that rectory is the residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church while rectors is plural of rector.

rectory

English

Noun

(rectories)
  • The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
  • The residence of an Anglican rector.
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    • , title= The Mirror and the Lamp , passage=It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.}}

    rectors

    English

    Noun

    (head)