lychgate

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Noun lychgate has 1 sense

lychgate, lichgate - a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals
--₁ is a kind of gate

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Lychgate

Definition:

A lychgate refers to a roofed gate or entrance to a churchyard with a covered space beneath it, typically used for sheltering a coffin or mourners during funeral processions.

Examples:

1. The lychgate at the entrance of the churchyard provided a sheltered space for the mourners to gather.
2. The funeral procession slowly made its way through the lychgate as the rain poured down.
3. Many old churches in the countryside still have beautifully crafted lychgates.

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