CHANTRY


Meaning of CHANTRY in English

ˈchan.trē, -ȧn-, -ri noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle English chanterie, from Middle French, singing, from chanter to sing — more at chant

1. : an endowment or foundation for the chanting of masses and offering of prayers commonly for the founder

2. : a chapel, altar, or part of a church endowed by a chantry

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