Chancel /(?)/
Chan·cel
Chancel
n.
- That part of a church, reserved for the use of the clergy, where the altar, or communion table, is placed. (Arch.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Chancel aisle
- the aisle which passes on either side of or around the chancel.
- Chancel arch
- the arch which spans the main opening, leading to the chancel.
- Chancel casement
- the principal window in a chancel.
- Chancel table
- the communion table.