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
1
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
A meeting of people who look after the affairs of a parish.
3
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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Etymology
Came into English from Anglo-Norman vesterie, from Old French vestiaire ("room for vestments, dressing room"), from Latin vestiarium ("wardrobe"). It is a doublet of vestiary.
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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 is another word for vestry?
Other words for "vestry" include vestiary, sacristy.
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. A meeting of people who look after the affairs of a parish; 3. A group of parish members chosen to run its everyday business.
