Synopsis
"Notes and Queries, Number 26, April 27, 1850" by Various explores the origin of the word 'chapel' from the Latin 'cappella,' linked to St. Martin of Tours' cloak. This relic evolved into a symbol carried into battle and later associated with places of worship. The book delves into the historical transition of 'chapel' from its specific relic meaning to a broader religious context, tracing its usage in Old English texts. A fascinating linguistic and historical exploration of the evolution of religious terminology.
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