English Explanatory Dictionary

chantry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An endowment for the maintenance of a priest to sing a daily mass for the souls of specified people.
  2. A chapel set up for this purpose.

Word forms

chantry chantries

Etymology

From Middle English chaunterie, from Old French chanterie, from chanter (“to sing”).

Related words

chanter chanting chantress enchantment collegiate church indulgences intercession
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