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vestry in German

vestry in German is Sakristei — vestry means a room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes.

vestry in German

Sakristei
noun
A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.

What does "vestry" mean?

  1. noun A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes.
    "The choirboys change into their cassocks in the vestry."
  2. noun A meeting of people who look after the affairs of a parish.
  3. noun A group of parish members chosen to run its everyday business.
    "The vestry meets on the first Tuesday of every month."
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vestry in a sentence

  • The choirboys change into their cassocks in the vestry.
  • The vestry meets on the first Tuesday of every month.

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What is "vestry" in German?
"vestry" in German is Sakristei. vestry means: A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes.
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