Galilee

['gælɪliː]

Definition

(noun.) an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry.

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Definition

(n.) A porch or waiting room, usually at the west end of an abbey church, where the monks collected on returning from processions, where bodies were laid previous to interment, and where women were allowed to see the monks to whom they were related, or to hear divine service. Also, frequently applied to the porch of a church, as at Ely and Durham cathedrals.

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Definition

n. (archit.) a porch or chapel at the west end of some abbey churches in which penitents were placed and where ecclesiastics met women who had business with them.—Galilee porch a galilee which has direct communication with the exterior.

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