chantry
What is another word for chantry? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A fund or chapel endowed to pay a priest to sing masses for the souls of specific people, usually the donor's family.
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Etymology
From Old French chanterie, from chanter ("to sing").
Full origin of chantry →Frequently asked questions
What does “chantry” mean?
The word “chantry” means a fund or chapel endowed to pay a priest to sing masses for the souls of specific people, usually the donor's family. In plain terms, a historical religious endowment (or the chapel it funded) for masses to be sung for the dead.
How do you use “chantry” in a sentence?
Here is “chantry” used in a sentence: “The medieval lord left money in his will to establish a chantry in the parish church.”
What part of speech is “chantry”?
“Chantry” is a noun.
Where does the word “chantry” come from?
The word “chantry” comes from Old French. From Old French chanterie, from chanter ("to sing").
