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Definitions

Noun

1. 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.
2. 2
   a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

vestryvestryambryapsebaptisteryblindstory

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman sacrestie, from Medieval Latin sacristia.

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