ambry

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Definition of ambry in English English dictionary

An armarium, in the sense of a cupboard where vestments are kept

A cupboard or pantry in general

{n} a place for giving victuals away

A closed recess in the wall of a church for reservation of the blessed sacrament or holy oil for the sick

An ambry (or aumbry) is a niche in the wall in a large church It is generally used for storing various articles that are used in worship

In medieval churches a recess for the storage of goods The addition of doors gave it the cupboard form The English equivalent became a large cupboard with doors; the interiors were fitted with shelves for storage

In medieval churches, a recess for the storage of goods The addition of doors gave it the cupboard form The English equivalent became a large cupboard with doors; the interiors were fitted with shelves for storage

{i} storehouse, pantry; jug, vessel (in a church)

In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc

A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc

Almonry

Hyphenation

am·bry

Synonyms

armarium, cupboard, pantry

Etymology

() From Middle English aumry, from Old French aumaire, from Latin armārium.