Ambry

POS

Noun

HYPHEN

am=bry

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CIDE DICTIONARY

Ambry, n. [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.].

In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc. [1913 Webster]
A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc. [1913 Webster]
Almonry. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

Ambry, var. of AUMBRY.

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