AMBRY


Meaning of AMBRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈam-brē; ˈäm-rē, ˈȯm- ]

noun

( plural ambries )

Etymology: Middle English almery, from Anglo-French almarie, from Latin armarium, from arma weapons — more at arm

Date: 14th century

1. dialect chiefly British : pantry

2. : a recess in a church wall (as for holding sacramental vessels)

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