chantry

• اسم يدل على وقف خيري أُسِّس لتمويل إقامة القداديس والصلاة من أجل روح الواهب، أو على الكنيسة أو المصلى الذي يقوم بهذا الوقف.

A noun referring to an endowment established for the singing of Masses, or a chapel funded by such an endowment for the purpose of praying for the soul of the donor.

1. Endowment for MassesC2formalbritish

   A financial endowment established to fund the singing of Masses, typically for the soul of the donor or their family.

   وقف لإقامة القداسات

   • The wealthy merchant left a chantry to ensure prayers were said for his soul.
   • Many medieval cathedrals were supported by chantries.
   • The chantry provided income for a priest to sing Masses daily.

   المرادفاتobit

2. Chapel for MassesC2formalbritish

   A small chapel or altar specifically endowed for the celebration of Masses for the soul of the founder.

   كنيسة صغيرة للمس

   • The chantry was built in the north aisle of the church.
   • Visitors can still see the remains of the medieval chantry.
   • The chantry chapel was decorated with intricate carvings.