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Synonyms for vestry


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ves-tree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɛs tri



Définition of vestry

Origin :
  • late 14c., probably from Anglo-French *vesterie, from Old French vestiaire "room for vestments," from Latin vestarium "wardrobe," noun use of neuter of vestiarius (adj.) "of clothes," from vestis "garment" (see vest (v.)).
  • As in chapel : noun church room
Example sentences :
  • He drove on, almost to the vestry, and found no trace of her.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • By the time they entered Tiverton Street, the vestry was full of chattering groups.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • You'll find a fire in the vestry, on account of the painters.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • At Rettenden, Essex, there is a room over the vestry which has evidently been an anchor-hold.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • He returned the bottle to his pocket, and went to the vestry for his surplice.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • He saw Mr. Bonnithorne, who was at the head of it, go into the vestry.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • He elbowed and edged his way through the crowd, and got into the vestry at last.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • In the vestry he approached the bride and muttered the conventional wishes.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • They were all in the vestry now, standing together in a group.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • And they followed him into the vestry, attended by the two witnesses.
  • Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

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