The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Annates — Annats An nats, Annates An nates, n. pl. [See {Ann}.] (Eccl. Law) The first year s profits of a spiritual preferment, anciently paid by the clergy to the pope; first fruits. In England, they now form a fund for the augmentation of poor livings.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ann — Ann, Annat An nat, n. [LL. annata income of a year, also, of half a year, fr. L. annus year: cf. F. annate annats.] (Scots Law) A half years s stipend, over and above what is owing for the incumbency, due to a minister s heirs after his decease.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Annat — Ann Ann, Annat An nat, n. [LL. annata income of a year, also, of half a year, fr. L. annus year: cf. F. annate annats.] (Scots Law) A half years s stipend, over and above what is owing for the incumbency, due to a minister s heirs after his… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
