CHANTRY


Meaning of CHANTRY in English

[ 'tʃα:ntri ]

■ noun ( plural chantries ) a chapel, altar, or other part of a church endowed for the celebration of masses for the donor's soul.

Origin

ME: from OFr. chanterie , from chanter 'to sing'.

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