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chancel

[chan-suhl, chahn-] / ˈtʃæn səl, ˈtʃɑn- /




NOUN
sanctuary
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Before he could say another word, men from each corner of the chancel hooted and howled.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 28, 2023

He said the candle-and-flower clad chancel and stained glass windows installed when his grandfather was a congregant were a touchstone for generations.

From Washington Times Dec. 1, 2018

The coffins have been left undisturbed, though builders have installed a glass panel in the chancel floor above them for visitors to catch a glimpse.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2017

She acted with community theaters in Northern Virginia and was a member of the chancel choir and worship committee at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church in McLean.

From Washington Post Sep. 20, 2015

“A chancel Just you try! Oh, John, I’m so happy I could dance a jig!”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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