Parclose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑːkləʊz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parclose is a noun meaning A partition that closes off part of a building; especially one that separates an altar or chapel from the rest of a church.
Meaning
A partition that closes off part of a building; especially one that separates an altar or chapel from the rest of a church.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) An enclosed area, especially one separated from the main body of a building by a screen or partition.
Example Sentences
The two eastern bays of this aisle form the Golafre chapel and are inclosed by modern parcloses of oak[…]
It is divided from the north aisle by the great screen, and from the chancel by a parclose of rather poor and spindling work.
Word Forms
- parcloses
- paraclose
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enterclose, screen, enclosure, close, chancel, closet-chapel.
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