antechoir en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂énts Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti Proto-Italic *anti Latin ante Classical Latin ante-lbor. English ante- English choir English antechoir From ante- + choir.
Meanings
- The part of a church in front of the choir, often reserved for the clergy and choristers.
- The division of a choir, that is divided as in some Spanish churches, that is further away from the sanctuary.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| antechoirs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
pt antecoro (part of a church in front of the choir)