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Nave
In architecture, a nave is the part of a church westward of the choir in which the general congregation assemble, In large buildings it consists of a central division, or body, with two or more aisles, and there is sometimes a series of small chapels at the sides beyond the aisles. In smaller buildi... Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TN.HTM
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Nave
[disambiguation] A nave is the middle or body of a church, or (etymologically unrelated) the hub of a wheel. Nave or naves may also refer to: ==Places== ==Music== ... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nave_(disambiguation)
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Nave
In Romanesque and Gothic Christian abbey, cathedral basilica and church architecture, the nave is the central approach to the high altar, the main body of the church. "Nave" (Medieval Latin navis, "ship") was probably suggested by the keel shape of its vaulting. The nave of a church, whether Romane... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nave
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Nave
Principal hall of a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20018
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nave
The central longitudinal space of a bascilican church. It is usually flanked on its lond sides by aislas which are separated from the nave by columns or piers. In many churches, the lay congregation stand in the nave to attend religious services. Found op http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menuglossary/INDEX.HTM
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Nave
the western arm of the church, where the congregation stood. Found op http://www.britainexpress.com/History/medieval/church-glossary.htm
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Nave
The un-consecrated main body of the church where the congregation gathered for the service and the area in which the priest would descend to deliver his sermon. The nave was also used for secular activities and served as a church hall where the parishioners could gather in relative shelter. The upke... Found op http://www.mdlp.co.uk/genweb/glossary.htm
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nave
[n] - the central area of a church Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=nave
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Nave
The main body of the church. Found op http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/archi/gloschur.htm
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Nave
Main body of church, normally west of sanctuary, transept and choir. Found op http://www.digital-documents.co.uk/archi/gloschur.htm
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nave
the western part of the body of a church, often flanked by aisles
Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20559
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nave
In architecture, the central area of a church extending from the entrance to the crossing, if any; otherwise, up to the altar. It was developed by the early Christian builders out... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
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Nave
The nave is the main body of a church, west of the chancel. It is where most of the congregation sits. It may be flanked by aisles. Found op http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/k2p.nsf/k2pGlossaryList?readform&let
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Nave
the western limb of a church, where the congregation meets. Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20935
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Nave
In pre-Reformation churches, the part of the worship space used by lay people. Often used for the body of a church outside the chancel area. Related Words: Chancel
Found op http://www.maintainyourchurch.org.uk/ToolkitModules/Toolkit1Glossary/tabid/
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Nave
The largest part of most churches, primarily naves are used to accommodate the people or congregation in church services. In medieval times this was the part owned by the laity – the ordinary worshippers, and set apart from the chancel – the section owned by the clergy, and the holiest... Found op http://www.architecture.com/HowWeBuiltBritain/Glossary.xhtml
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Nave
In architecture, this is any longitudinal area within a covered building. In a church it is the central area where the congregation gathers when attending religious services. It leads from the main entrance up to the chancel or altar. A church may have a single nave, or the central nave may be flank... Found op http://www.virtualani.org/glossary/index.htm
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Nave
The main body of the church, where the congregation sits.
Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20941
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Nave
The place where the congregation gather for worship. Found op http://www.stpeter.dircon.co.uk/pages/glossary/glossaryn.htm
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Nave
Nave (nāv) noun [ Anglo-Saxon nafu ; akin to Dutch naaf , German nabe , Old High German naba , Icelandic nöf , Danish nav , Swedish naf , Sanskrit nābhi nave and navel: confer Latin u... Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/7
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Nave
Nave noun [ French nef , from Latin navis ship, to which the church was often likened; akin to Greek nay`archo`s , Sanskrit nāus, and perhaps to Anglo-Saxon naca boat, German nachen , Icelandic nökkvi Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/7
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nave
1. The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes radiate, and through which the axle passes; called also hub or hob. ... 2. The navel. ... Origin: AS. Nafu; akin to D. Naaf, G. Nabe, OHG. Naba, Icel. Nof, Dan. Nav, Sw. Naf, Skr. Nabhi nave and navel: cf. L. Umbo boss of a shield. 260. Cf... Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?nave
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nave
noun the central area of a church Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=nave
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Nave
• (n.) The navel. • (n.) The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances, or, if there are no transepts, from the choir to the principal entrance, but not including the aisles. • (n.) The block in the center of a wheel, from which the spokes rad... Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/nave/
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nave
central and principal part of a Christian church, extending from the entrance (the narthex) to the transepts (transverse aisle crossing the nave in ... [3 related articles] Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/19
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