PARCLOSE


Meaning of PARCLOSE in English

[ 'pα:kləʊz ]

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

Origin

ME: from OFr. parclos(e) , past participle of parclore 'enclose'.

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