ANNATS
Noun
annats
plural of annat
Anagrams
• tannas
Source: Wiktionary
An"nats, An"nates, n. pl. Etym: [See Ann.] (Eccl. Law)
Definition: 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.
ANNAT
Ann, An"nat, n. Etym: [LL. annata income of a year, also, of half a
year, fr. L. annus year: cf. F. annate annats.] (Scots Law)
Definition: A half years's stipend, over and above what is owing for the
incumbency, due to a minister's heirs after his decease.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition