ambry

noun am·bry \ˈam-brē; ˈäm-rē, ˈȯm-\

plural ambries

Definition of AMBRY

dial chiefly British : pantry

: a recess in a church wall (as for holding sacramental vessels)

Middle English almery, from Anglo-French almarie, from Latin armarium, from arma weapons — more at arm

First Known Use: 14th century

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