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Webster 1913 Edition
Vestry
Ves′try
,Noun.
pl.
Vestries
(#)
. 1.
A room appendant to a church, in which sacerdotal vestments and sacred utensils are sometimes kept, and where meetings for worship or parish business are held; a sacristy; – formerly called revestiary.
He said unto him that was over the
vestry
, Bring forth vestments for all the worshipers of Baal. 2 Kings x. 22.
2.
(Ch. of Eng.)
A parochial assembly; an assembly of persons who manage parochial affairs; – so called because usually held in a vestry.
3.
(Prot. Epis. Ch.)
A body, composed of wardens and vestrymen, chosen annually by a parish to manage its temporal concerns.
Metropolitan vestry
, in the city of London, and certain specified parishes and places in England, a body composed of householders who pay poor rates. Its duties include the repair of churches, care of highways, the appointment of certain officers, etc.
– Select vestry
, a select number of persons chosen in large and populous English parishes to represent and manage the concerns of the parish for one year.
Mozley & W.
– Vestry board
(Ch. of Eng.)
, a vestry. See def. 2, above.
– Vestry clerk
, an officer chosen by the vestry, who keeps a record of its proceedings; also, in England, one who keeps the parish accounts and books.
– Vestry meeting
, the meeting of a vestry or vestry board; also, a meeting of a parish held in a vestry or other place.
Webster 1828 Edition
Vestry
VEST'RY
,Noun.
1.
A room appendant to a church, in which the sacerdotal vestments, in which the sacerdotal vestments and sacred utensils are kept, and where parochial meetings are held.2.
A parochial assembly, so called because held in the vestry.The council are chosen by the vestry.
Definition 2024
vestry
vestry
English
Noun
vestry (plural vestries)
- A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes; a sacristy.
- The choirboys change into their cassocks in the vestry.
- A committee of parishioners elected to administer the temporal affairs of a parish.
- The vestry meets on the first Tuesday of every month.
- An assembly of persons who manage parochial affairs; so called because usually held in a vestry.
Translations
room in a church
committee of parishioners
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