HyperDic: vestry

English > 2 senses of the word vestry:
NOUNgroupvestryin the Protestant Episcopal Church
artifactvestry, sacristya room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings / meetings are held
English > vestry: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningIn the Protestant Episcopal Church: a committee elected by the congregation to work with the churchwardens in managing the temporal affairs of the church.
MembersvestrymanA man who is a member of a church vestry
vestrywomanA woman who is a member of a church vestry
Broadercommittee, commissionA special group delegated to consider some matter
English > vestry: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings / meetings are held.
Synonymsacristy
Part ofchurch, church buildingA place for public (especially Christian) worship
BroaderroomAn area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Spanishsacristía
Catalansagristia

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