Chaplain

Definition

A priest who serves a household or institution, conducting religious services and sometimes undertaking administrative work.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Giles of Barynton, Joan’s chaplain, conducted services several times a day. Literate chaplains could also act as advisers and secretaries. Ralph Bluet, the chapel clerk, kept household accounts.
Revise: Life in Kenilworth Castle

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GCSE History · key term

A priest who serves a household or institution, conducting religious services and sometimes undertaking administrative work.

Used by OCR

Paper 3

Giles of Barynton, Joan’s chaplain, conducted services several times a day. Literate chaplains could also act as advisers and secretaries. Ralph Bluet, the chapel clerk, kept household accounts.
Revise: Life in Kenilworth Castle

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