fratery en · NOUN
Etymology
Apparently from frater + -y. Compare Italian frateria (“a brotherhood of monks”). See friar. Piecewise doublet of friary.
Meanings
- A frater house; an apartment in a convent used as a dining room.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fratry | alternative | lexicographic | |
| frateries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |