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lady chapel

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Definition of lady chapel

: a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary

First Known Use of lady chapel

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Lady chapel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lady%20chapel. Accessed 5 Jul. 2020.

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