Definition of chantry Chantry

chan•try

We found 7 definitions of chantry from 4 different sources.

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What does chantry mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: chantries

chantry - a chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor
chantry - an endowment for the singing of Masses
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • chantry (Noun)
    An endowment for the maintenance of a priest to sing a daily mass for the souls of specified people.
  • chantry (Noun)
    A chapel set up for this purpose.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • chantry (n.)
    An endowment or foundation for the chanting of masses and offering of prayers, commonly for the founder.
  • chantry (n.)
    A chapel or altar so endowed.

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