Definition of SACRISTY

sacristy

Meanings

Plural: sacristies

Noun

  • a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
  • A room in a church where sacred vessels, books, vestments, etc. are kept. Sometimes also used by clergy to prepare for worship or for meetings.

Origin / Etymology

From Anglo-Norman sacrestie, from Medieval Latin sacristia.

Synonyms

vestry

Scrabble Score: 13

sacristy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sacristy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sacristy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

sacristy is a valid Words With Friends word