chantry

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.

• 🇩🇪Eine Stiftung oder Schenkung, die zur Finanzierung von Messen für das Seelenheil des Stifters eingerichtet wurde, oder eine Kapelle, die aus einer solchen Stiftung unterhalten wird.

1. Endowment for Masses C2 formal british

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

   • 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.

   🇩🇪Messe-Stiftung

   Synonyme: obit

2. Chapel for Masses C2 formal british

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

   • 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.

   🇩🇪Kapelle für Messen

• chantries plural form
• chantries' possessive plural form
• chantry's possessive singular form