lady chapel

la·dy chap·el

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-dee chap-uh l]
- /ˈleɪ di ˈtʃæp əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-dee chap-uh l]
- /ˈleɪ di ˈtʃæp əl/

Definitions of lady chapel words

noun lady chapel a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, attached to a church, and generally behind the high altar at the extremity of the apse. 1
noun lady chapel a chapel within a church or cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary 0
noun lady chapel a chapel, as in a cathedral or parish church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary 0

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Origin of lady chapel

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Lady chapel

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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lady chapel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lady chapel usage trend in Literature

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