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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ambry \Am"bry\, n.; pl. {Ambries}. [OE. aumbry, almery, OF.
almarie, armarie, aumaire, F. armoire, LL. armarium chest,
cupboard, orig. a repository for arms, fr. L. arama arms. The
word has been confused with almonry. See {Armory}.]
1. In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker
for utensils, vestments, etc.
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2. A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc.
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3. Almonry. [Improperly so used]
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