Definitions of chantry [ˈtʃæn tri, ˈtʃɑn-]

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Definition of 'chantry'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) chantry
an endowment for the singing or saying of mass for the souls of the founders or of persons named by them.

2. chantry
a chapel or the like so endowed.

Etymology: (1300–50; ME chanterie < MF. See chant , -ery)

Definition of 'chantry'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) chantry
an endowment for the singing of Masses

2. (noun) chantry
a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor

Definition of 'chantry'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) chantry
an endowment or foundation for the chanting of masses and offering of prayers, commonly for the founder

2. (noun) chantry
a chapel or altar so endowed

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