FERETORY


Meaning of FERETORY in English

[ 'fɛrət(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural feretories ) rare a portable shrine containing the relics of a saint.

↘a chapel containing such a shrine.

Origin

ME: from OFr. fiertre , via L. from Gk pheretron 'bier', from pherein 'bear, carry'.

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