Lady chapel

noun

a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, attached to a church, and generally behind the high altar at the extremity of the apse.

Lady Chapel

noun

a chapel within a church or cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lady chapel¹

1400–50; late Middle English ( oure ) lady chapell

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Example Sentences

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The coffin will remain in the cathedral's Lady Chapel overnight.

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The coffin will remain in the Lady Chapel overnight, before the funeral the following day.

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Lancaster Cathedral is holding a service on Monday at 19:00 BST, while Liverpool Cathedral has opened a prayer station in the Lady Chapel.

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As the service comes to a close, all will remain standing as The Last Post will be sounded by the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry from the steps of the Lady Chapel.

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Most of his army slept in the choir loft or the lady chapel.