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chancel

chan·cel

UK/ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ US/ˈt͡ʃænsəl/ uncommon

noun

1.

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

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Origin

From Old French chancel. Doublet of cancellus.

Phrases

  • chancel organ
  • chancel repair liability

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