1. An endowment for the singing of Masses
   "The wealthy merchant established a chantry in memory of his late wife"
    
2. A chapel endowed for singing Masses for the soul of the donor
   "The wealthy merchant established a chantry in the cathedral to ensure prayers for his soul after death"

Derived forms: chantries

Type of: chapel, endowment, endowment fund

Encyclopedia: Chantry, Ontario