lychgate (Meaning)
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lychgate (n)
a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals
Synonyms & Antonyms of lychgate
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lychgate Sentence Examples
- The ancient lychgate stood solemnly at the entrance to the churchyard, a reminder of centuries past.
- The wooden lychgate creaked open, revealing a path lined with graves.
- The intricately carved lychgate depicted scenes from the Bible, providing solace to mourners.
- In the days of yore, the lychgate served as a resting place for bodies awaiting burial.
- The heavy stone lychgate was a symbol of the weight of grief and the transition to the afterlife.
- The lychgate was adorned with vibrant ivy, adding an ethereal beauty to the somber setting.
- Children played hide-and-seek beneath the arched lychgate, oblivious to its macabre history.
- The lychgate was a gathering point for the community during times of both joy and sorrow.
- The cemetery's lychgate became a popular spot for tourists seeking a glimpse into a bygone era.
- The newly built lychgate reflected the modern architectural style, contrasting with the ancient churchyard.
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a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals
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No antonyms found.
The ancient lychgate stood solemnly at the entrance to the churchyard, a reminder of centuries past.
The wooden lychgate creaked open, revealing a path lined with graves.
The intricately carved lychgate depicted scenes from the Bible, providing solace to mourners.
In the days of yore, the lychgate served as a resting place for bodies awaiting burial.
