-ambry-

n.; pl. Ambries [ OE. aumbry, almery, OF. almarie, armarie, aumaire, F. armoire, LL. armarium chest, cupboard, orig. a repository for arms, fr. L. arama arms. The word has been confused with almonry. See Armory. ] 1. In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Almonry. [ Improperly so used ] [ 1913 Webster ]