chapeleyn

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old French chapelain, from Latin cappellānus; compare chapele.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃapəˈlæi̯n/, /ˈt͡ʃap(ə)lin/

Noun

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chapeleyn (plural chapeleyns)

  1. A member of the clergy serving as an assistant.
  2. A chaplain; a clergy member serving at a chapel.

Descendants

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  • English: chaplain
  • Scots: chaplain

References

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