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parclose Meaning

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parclose (n.)

A screen separating a chapel from the body of the church.

parclose Sentence Examples

  1. The intricate parclose screen divided the chancel from the nave of the medieval church.
  2. The parclose gates were designed to restrict access to the choir stalls during liturgical performances.
  3. The delicate carvings on the parclose screen depicted biblical scenes and ecclesiastical symbols.
  4. The stone parclose wall effectively separated the monastic cloister from the public thoroughfare.
  5. The parclose chapel was reserved for private devotional practices and was closed off from the main sanctuary.
  6. The parclose ceiling soared above the entrance to the chapter house, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere.
  7. The parclose windows allowed light to filter into the cloister while maintaining privacy.
  8. The perforated parclose woodwork allowed for some visibility between the two sections of the church.
  9. The parclose screen served as a visual and physical reminder of the hierarchical divisions within the religious community.
  10. The restoration of the parclose carvings revealed their original vibrant colors and intricate details.

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A screen separating a chapel from the body of the church.

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The intricate parclose screen divided the chancel from the nave of the medieval church.

The parclose gates were designed to restrict access to the choir stalls during liturgical performances.

The delicate carvings on the parclose screen depicted biblical scenes and ecclesiastical symbols.

The stone parclose wall effectively separated the monastic cloister from the public thoroughfare.