sextry en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English sextriȝe, cextrye, sextrye, sextry, probably a reduced form of Old French secresterie or Anglo-Latin secrestāria, a variant of Medieval Latin sacristāria.
Meanings
- (archaic, dialectal, qualifier:rustic) A sacristy; vestry; a room for holy objects.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sextries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |