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altar rail Definition

altar rail

noun

in some churches, a railing separating the altar area from the rest of the chancel

altar rail Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • three-sided: Beyond, the three-sided altar rails are almost ghost-like, the oak is so silvered.

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