Meaning of the word lychgate in English
What does lychgate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lychgate
US /ˈlɪtʃ.ɡeɪt/
UK /ˈlɪtʃ.ɡeɪt/
Noun
a roofed gateway to a churchyard, formerly used at funerals for sheltering the coffin until the clergyman arrived
Example:
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The funeral procession paused at the ancient lychgate.
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A beautiful carving adorned the wooden beams of the lychgate.
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