Meaning Of The Word Altar rail
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Altar rail Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Altar rail?
altar rail in American English
in some churches, a railing separating the altar area from the rest of the chancel noun: the rail in front of an altar, separating the sanctuary from those parts of the church that are in front of it altar rail in British English noun: a rail around or in front of the altar table in church, often cushioned on top, at which worshippers kneel to take communion or vows |
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