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- Abbey - n. - A monastery or society of persons of either sex, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy; also, the monastic building or buildings.
- Abbey - n. - The church of a monastery.
- Abbeys - pl. - of Abbey
- Galilee - 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.
- Scriptorium - n. - In an abbey or monastery, the room set apart for writing or copying manuscripts; in general, a room devoted to writing.