aumbries

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  4. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
  5. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
  6. furnishings (works)
  7. [furnishings by form or function]
  8. furniture
  9. [furniture by form or function]
  10. [storage and display furniture]
  11. case furniture
  12. cupboards (case furniture)
  13. food cupboards (general cupboards)
  14. aumbries
Scope note
Places for keeping victuals; variously applied to a store-closet, pantry, or cupboard in a pantry. The term was first used in the Medieval period for enclosed cupboards or storage niches enclosed by doors; often a receptacle for provisions to be given away as alms. The term remained in use chiefly for the aumbries enclosed in or hung on a wall near the altar in churches in which sacramental vessels were kept. When referring to such forms enclosed by doors from the 17th century on, use "cupboards."
aumbries
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025