freechapel

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historic) A chapel founded by the king of England or built under a grant from the king, which is not subject to the jurisdiction of the local bishop or other ruling member of the clergy.

Etymology

Compound from English free + English chapel.

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English

chapel

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