chapel of ease

chap·el of ease

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Definitions of chapel of ease words

noun chapel of ease a church built to accommodate those living at a distance from the parish church 3
noun chapel of ease a chapel in a remote part of a large parish, in which Mass is celebrated. 1
noun chapel of ease A chapel built in a remote part of a parish to meet the needs of those who live far from the parish church. 0
noun chapel of ease A privy; a toilet. 0

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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