canon

Everyday

1. A canon is a priest who belongs to the staff of a large church, called a cathedral. tree →
2. A canon is an old word for a church rule or an accepted standard. tree →

In the lessons

in old stories the canon is a respected clergyman who lives in a fine house near the church; a canon can also be a rule that is accepted by the church

Examples

• The canon lived in a fine new house. tree →
• The canon read from his big book. tree →
• The canon's daughters sat by the bay window. tree →

Note

nothing for maths