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chancel

(c̸han′səl)

noun

the part of a church around the altar, usually at the east end, reserved for the use of the clergy and the choir: it is sometimes set off by a railing or screen

Origin: ME chauncel < OFr chancel < LL cancellus < L cancelli, pl., lattices: see cancel

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noun

The space around the altar of a church for the clergy and sometimes the choir, often enclosed by a lattice or railing.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English chauncel

Origin: , from Old French chancel

Origin: , from Late Latin cancellus, latticework

Origin: , sing. of Latin cancellī; see cancel

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