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vestry

UK/ˈvɛstɹi/ uncommon

noun

1.

in the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church

2.

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • born in the vestry
  • select vestry
  • vestry clerk

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