First Known Use: 14th century
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ambry
noun am·bry \ˈam-brē; ˈäm-rē, ˈȯm-\
plural ambries
Definition of AMBRY
1
dial chiefly British : pantry
2
: a recess in a church wall (as for holding sacramental vessels)
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Origin of AMBRY
Middle English almery, from Anglo-French almarie, from Latin armarium, from arma weapons — more at arm
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