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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The part of a church in front of the choir, often reserved for the clergy and choristers.
2. 2
   The division of a choir, that is divided as in some Spanish churches, that is further away from the sanctuary.

Synonyms

All synonyms

forechoir

Etymology

From ante- + choir.

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