gospel side

noun

The left side of an altar or church from the perspective of a person looking from the nave toward the chancel.

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Meanings

noungospel side (plural gospel sides)

plural gospel sides · alternative Gospel side

  1. lifestyleThe left side of an altar or church from the perspective of a person looking from the nave toward the chancel.

Origin

Traditionally, the gospel is read from this side.

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APA

gospel side. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gospel%20side

MLA

“gospel side.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gospel%20side. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gospel side,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gospel%20side.

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