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词汇 feretory
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Definition of feretory in English:

feretory

nounPlural feretories ˈfɛrət(ə)ri
rare

  • 1A portable shrine containing the relics of a saint.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The new feretory was erected in 1813 thanks to Avgustin, Metropolitan of Moscow.
    • St. Swithun's feretory was probably placed behind the High Altar.
    1. 1.1 A chapel containing a feretory.
      Synonyms
      holy place, temple, church, chapel, tabernacle, altar, sanctuary, sanctum

Origin

Middle English: from Old French fiertre, via Latin from Greek pheretron 'bier', from pherein 'bear, carry'.
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