Found 2 items, similar to Chantries.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: chantry
chantry
n 1: an endowment for the singing of Masses
2: a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the
donor
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Chantries
Chantry
\Chant"ry\, n.; pl.
Chantries. [OF. chanterie, fr.
chanter to sing.]
1. An endowment or foundation for the chanting of masses and
offering of prayers, commonly for the founder.
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2. A chapel or altar so endowed. --Cowell.
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