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chantry

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːntri/

Definition of chantry

noun (plural chantries)

  • an endowment founded for a priest or priests to celebrate masses for the soul of the founder.
  • a chapel, altar, or other part of a church endowed by a chantry.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French chanterie, from chanter 'to sing'

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