*apothesis*

‖n. [ Gr. 'apo`qesis a putting back or away, fr. 'apotiqe`nai. See Apothecary. ] (Arch.) (a) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc. Weale. (b) A dressing room connected with a public bath. [ 1913 Webster ]