plural chantries
1
: an endowment for the chanting of masses commonly for the founder
2
: a chapel endowed by a chantry
Word History
Etymology
Middle English chanterie, from Anglo-French, literally, singing, from chanter
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of chantry was
in the 14th century
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“Chantry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chantry. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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