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- [am-bree]
- /ˈæm bri/
- /ˈɔːmbri/
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- [am-bree]
- /ˈæm bri/
Definitions of aumbry word
- abbreviation AUMBRY ambry. 1
- noun plural aumbry Also called armarium. Ecclesiastical. a recess in the wall of a church or a cupboard in the sacristy where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc., are kept. 1
- noun plural aumbry Chiefly British Dialect. a storeroom, closet, or pantry. 1
- noun plural aumbry Obsolete. any of various types of closet or cupboard with doors and shelves. 1
- noun aumbry Alternative form of ambry. 1
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Origin of aumbry
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-1250; Middle English aumry, almerie, almarie < Old French aumaire, almarie < Medieval Latin almārium, dissimilated variant of armārium < L. See armarium
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Parts of speech for Aumbry
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aumbry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aumbry usage trend in Literature
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