MEANING
A church room where sacred vessels and vestments are kept and clergy prepare for services.
Use it for
Handling sacred objects, hidden preparation, church access routines.Anchor religious ceremony in the practical custody of objects.
Words that belong together
- sacristy cupboard
- sacristy door
- prepare in the sacristy
On the page
The silver chalice was missing from the sacristy cupboard.
Before Mass, the priest waited alone in the sacristy.
A narrow stair behind the sacristy led to the bell tower.
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Word forms
- Base
- sacristy
Usage notes
Primary category: gothic. Functionally specific storage and preparation space; not a generic private chapel. Plural sacristies.
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