A certain portion of lands, tithes, and offerings, established by law, for the maintenance of the minister who has the cure of souls . Tomlins. The word is more generally used for the house set apart for the residence of the minister. Mozley & Whitley. See Wells’ Estate v. Congregational Church, 03 Vt. 116, 21 Atl. 270; Everett v. First Presbyterian Church. 53 N. J. Eq. 500. 32 Atl. 747; Reeves v. Reeves, 5 Lea (Tenn.) 644.
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