AMBRY

AM'BRY, noun 1. An almonry; a place where alms are deposited for distribution to the poor. In ancient abbeys and priories there was an office of this name, in which the almoner lived.2. A place in which are deposited the utensils for house keeping; also a cupboard; a place for cold victuals.

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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. 1. In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc.
2. 2. A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc.
3. 3. Almonry. [Improperly so used]