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- [ves-tree]
- /ˈvɛs tri/
- /ˈves.tri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ves-tree]
- /ˈvɛs tri/
Definitions of vestry word
- noun plural vestry a room in or a building attached to a church, in which the vestments, and sometimes liturgical objects, are kept; sacristy. 1
- noun plural vestry (in some churches) a room in or a building attached to a church, used as a chapel, for prayer meetings, for the Sunday school, etc. 1
- noun plural vestry Episcopal Church. a committee elected by members of a congregation to serve with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church. 1
- noun plural vestry Church of England. a meeting attended by all the parishioners or by a committee of parishioners during which the official business of the church is discussed. 1
- noun vestry church: storage room for vestments 1
- countable noun vestry A vestry is a room in a church which the clergy use as an office or to change into their ceremonial clothes for church services. 0
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Origin of vestry
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English vestrie, vestrye. See vest (v.), -ery
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Parts of speech for Vestry
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vestry popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
vestry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vestry
noun vestry
- bethel — an ancient town in the West Bank, near Jerusalem: in the Old Testament, the place where the dream of Jacob occurred (Genesis 28:19)
- chantry — an endowment for the singing of Masses for the soul of the founder or others designated by him or her
- chapel — A chapel is a part of a church which has its own altar and which is used for private prayer.
Top questions with vestry
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