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Chantry

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A small chapel or shrine found within a larger church.
2. In medieval times, a chantry was a religious foundation that employed priests to sing daily masses and prayers for the soul of the founder or for a deceased person.
3. A local term for a charitable trust or endowment fund.

Sample Sentences:

1. The chantry in the cathedral is beautifully adorned with stained glass windows.

2. Many noble families in the Middle Ages established chantries in honor of their ancestors.

3. We are extremely grateful for the funds provided by the local chantry to support our community activities.

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