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chantry

rare

noun

1.

an endowment for the singing of Masses

2.

a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor

Origin

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

Phrases

  • collegiate church

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