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parclose

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːkləʊz/

Definition of parclose

noun

  • a screen or railing in a church enclosing a tomb or altar or separating off a side chapel.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French parclos(e) 'enclosed', past participle of parclore (from Latin per- 'thoroughly' + claudere 'to close')

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