chantry

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an endowment for the singing of Masses
  2. noun a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor

Etymology

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

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