dorter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From Middle English dortour, from Old French dortoir, dortour (modern dortoir), from Latin dormitorium (“dormitory”). Doublet of dormitorium and dormitory.
Meanings
- (historical) A bedroom or dormitory, especially in a monastery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dorters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| dortour | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dortoir | alternative | lexicographic |