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chantry
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chan·try  (chntr)
n. pl. chan·tries Ecclesiastical
1. An endowment to cover expenses for the saying of masses and prayers, usually for the soul of the founder of the endowment.
2. An altar or chapel endowed for the saying of such masses and prayers.

[Middle English chanterie, from Old French, from chanter, to sing; see chant.]

chantry [ˈtʃɑːntrɪ]
n pl -tries Christianity
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) an endowment for the singing of Masses for the soul of the founder or others designated by him
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a chapel or altar so endowed
3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (as modifier) a chantry priest
[from Old French chanterie, from chanter to sing; see chant]

Chantry a body of priests who say masses for the dead in a chantry chapel.
Example: chantry of priests, 1775.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chantry - an endowment for the singing of Masses
endowment fund, endowment - the capital that provides income for an institution
2.chantry - a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor
chapel - a place of worship that has its own altar


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Black and white photographs are included, along with diagrams showing arrangements of chantries and sight lines within churches.
the intention had also been to close chantries but Morpeth successfully petitioned to be allowed to continue with the school in the building.
 
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