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- [sak-ri-stee]
- /ˈsæk rɪ sti/
- /ˈsæk.rɪ.sti/
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- [sak-ri-stee]
- /ˈsæk rɪ sti/
Definitions of sacristy word
- noun plural sacristy an apartment in or a building connected with a church or a religious house, in which the sacred vessels, vestments, etc., are kept. 1
- noun sacristy church: room where robes are kept 1
- countable noun sacristy A sacristy is the room in a church where the priest or minister changes into their official clothes and where holy objects are kept. 0
- noun sacristy a room attached to a church or chapel where the sacred vessels, vestments, etc, are kept and where priests attire themselves 0
- noun sacristy a room in a church, usually adjoining the sanctuary, where the sacred vessels, vestments, etc. are kept; vestry 0
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Origin of sacristy
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin sacristia vestry, equivalent to sacrist(a) (see sacristan) + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Sacristy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sacristy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sacristy usage trend in Literature
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