ambries — n. storehouse, pantry; jug, vessel (in a church) … English contemporary dictionary
Ambry — Am bry, n.; pl. {Ambries}. [OE. aumbry, almery, OF. almarie, armarie, aumaire, F. armoire, LL. armarium chest, cupboard, orig. a repository for arms, fr. L. arama arms. The word has been confused with almonry. See {Armory}.] 1. In churches, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ambry — 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin — (1 March 1812 – 14 September 1852) was an English architect, designer, and theorist of design, now best remembered for his work on churches and on the Houses of Parliament. He was the son of a French draughtsman, Augustus Charles Pugin, who… … Wikipedia
Piscina — A piscina or sacrarium is a shallow basin placed near the altar of a church, used for washing the communion vessels. They are often made of stone and fitted with a drain, and are in some cases used to dispose of materials used in the sacraments.… … Wikipedia
ambry — /am bree/, n., pl. ambries. 1. Also called armarium. Eccles. a recess in the wall of a church or a cupboard in the sacristy where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc., are kept. 2. Chiefly Brit. Dial. a storeroom, closet, or pantry. 3. Obs. any … Universalium
bookcase — /book kays /, n. a set of shelves for books. [1720 30; BOOK + CASE2] * * * Piece of furniture fitted with shelves, formerly often enclosed by doors. In early times the ambry, or wall cupboard, was used to hold books. Bookcases were included in… … Universalium
furniture — furnitureless, adj. /ferr ni cheuhr/, n. 1. the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like. 2. fittings, apparatus, or necessary accessories for something. 3. equipment for … Universalium
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin — Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin Architect and archeologist, born in London, 1 March, 1812; died at Ramsgate, 14 September, 1852; only child of Augustus Charles Pugin (originally… … Catholic encyclopedia
ambry — /ˈæmbri/ (say ambree) noun (plural ambries) 1. a cupboard; dresser. 2. a storeroom; pantry. 3. a recess for church vessels. Also, aumbry, almery. {Middle English almarie, from Latin armārium closet} …
