Definition of "rectory" []

• The house in which a parish priest or minister lives. (noun)
• An Anglican rector's dwelling. (noun)
• An Anglican rector's office and benefice. (noun)

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• "This rectory is a delightful place to be in, in warm weather; but in winter, it must be the reverse of comfortable; all the room-windows opening as doors into the garden, vines hanging over them, &c., &c."
• "What will your reaction be when you call the rectory to have Father come over because your Mom is dying and he replies, "Gee, sorry, I promised I'd take the kids to Disneyland today.""
• "I'll have to call the rectory and see if tickets are still available."