ˈambrē, -ri, dial Brit “ or ˈȧmr- or ˈȯm(b)r- noun
( -es )
Etymology: earlier aumbry, armorie, from Middle English almerie, almarie, awmerie, armarie, from Old French almarie, aumaire, armarie, from Medieval Latin almarium & Latin armarium; Medieval Latin almarium from Latin armarium, from arma weapons, tools + -arium -ary — more at arm
1. : a place for keeping things: as
a. : a recess in a church wall for holding sacramental vessels, vestments, or books
b. dialect chiefly Britain
(1) : pantry
(2) : a cupboard or chest in which food is kept
2. obsolete : almonry