sacristy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

Pronunciation

/ˈsækɹɪsti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-sacristy.wav

Word forms

sacristy sacristies

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman sacrestie, from Medieval Latin sacristia.

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