Chantry (Noun)
Meaning 1
A chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Meaning 2
An endowment for the singing of Masses.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- A wealthy merchant established a chantry to ensure the regular recitation of prayers for his deceased family members.
- In medieval times, it was common for the nobility to create a chantry to fund priests who would say Masses for their souls.
- Local parishioners donated money to support the chantry, which employed several clerics to lead funeral rites and sing Masses.
- The testator bequeathed a portion of her estate to the local cathedral, with instructions to use the funds to create a chantry in her late husband's memory.
- The guild set up a chantry, which provided financial support for priests to offer daily Masses for the deceased members and their families.