chartulary

[ kahr-chuh-ler-ee ]

noun

, plural char·tu·lar·ies.

1. a register of charters, title deeds, etc.
2. an archivist.

chartulary

/ ˈtʃɑːtjʊlərɪ /

noun

1. a variant of cartulary

Word History and Origins

Origin of chartulary¹

1565–75; < Medieval Latin chartulārium, equivalent to Latin chartul ( a ) charter + -ārium -ary

Example Sentences

Those of the priory of Little Dunmow, Essex, according to an old chartulary, were new cast and baptised in 1501.

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The original chartulary or register was saved by the Abbé de la Rue, and is at this time preserved in his valuable collection.

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The documents of which the chartulary is composed are of high interest, and commence in the eighth century.

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The same author has called attention to some obituary notes in the calendar prefixed to the Chartulary of Derley abbey.

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I have to mention in particular the Spalding Chartulary, sold in 1871.

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