Definition of aumbry in English:
aumbry
(also ambry)
nounPlural aumbries ˈɔːmbri
1A small recess or cupboard in the wall of a church.
（教堂墙上的）凹室；壁龛
Example sentencesExamples
- Beds and cupboards, known as aumbries, were built into walls as were benches and settles.
- This wall has an aumbry, or secure cupboard, for keeping the sacraments, or possibly relics.
- The aumbry, which is set in the pillar to the left of the altar, has a fluted bronze door.
- Low down in the corners of the east wall are two hollows known as aumbries which were probably used to contain relics.
- Pictures and names of seven departed bishops of Rochester can be seen on the inside of the ambry door.
- An aumbry was always conveniently placed near the fireplace at the end of the high table.
- Unlike many other features which may be found in a church the aumbry is usually very simple with little or no decoration.
- The aumbry ‘hole’ to the left is a little shelf where the bread and wine could be placed.
- A light burned outside the door of the aumbry to denote the presence of the sacrament.
- More and more, Catholic parishes are building beautiful ambries and placing them where they can be seen.
Synonyms
alcove, bay, niche, nook, corner, inglenook
- 1.1historical A small cupboard.
〈史〉小柜
Origin
Middle English: from Old French armarie, from Latin armarium 'closet, chest', from arma 'utensils'.