"gospel side" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gospel sides [plural]
Etymology: Traditionally, the gospel is read from this side. Head templates: {{en-noun}} gospel side (plural gospel sides)
  1. (religion) The left side of an altar or church from the perspective of a person looking from the nave toward the chancel. Categories (topical): Religion Synonyms: Gospel side Coordinate_terms: epistle side (english: the left side, viewed from the nave)
    Sense id: en-gospel_side-en-noun-05QBsyW3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion

Inflected forms

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