noun

vestry

Vestry (noun) means a room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes.

noun

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

An assembly of persons (ad hoc or recurrent) who manage parochial affairs; so called because usually held in a vestry.

A committee of parishioners elected to administer the temporal affairs of a parish.

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vesterie, from Old French vestiaire (“room for vestments, dressing room”), from Latin vestiarium (“wardrobe”). Doublet of vestiary.

Rhymes for vestry

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of vestry?

"vestry" (noun) means a room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes.

What are the different meanings of vestry?

"vestry" has 3 main meanings: 1. A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; 2. An assembly of persons (ad hoc or recurrent) who manage parochial affairs; so called because usually held in a vestry; 3. A committee of parishioners elected to administer the temporal affairs of a parish.