vestry

Meanings

• noun

  A room in a church where the vestments and other religious articles are kept.

  - "The vestry contains the sacred vessels used during mass."
  - "The key to the vestry was lost, delaying the start of the service."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vestry
nestle , restless , chestnut , pestle

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Variants

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vestries , vestry

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vestre' meaning 'to clothe'.

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Trivia

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1. The vestry is often located near the sanctuary or altar area of a church.

2. In some churches, the vestry is also used as a meeting room for the church council or vestry members.

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Related Concepts

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1. vestments: Clerical robes worn during religious services.

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Culture

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In Christian churches, the vestry is an important room where religious artifacts and vestments are kept and prepared for use during services.

How to Memorize "vestry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large room filled with ornate religious artifacts and vestments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vestry' with the idea of a sacred space where religious items are kept.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vestments Easily Stored Ritually Yielding Treasures' to remember the meaning of 'vestry'.

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