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fratry

[ frey-tree ]

noun

, plural fra·tries.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fratry1

First recorded in 1530–40
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Example Sentences

Norwich is much indebted to monachism for many charitable institutions, among which, are the free Grammar School, before mentioned, which was originally kept in the fratry of a suppressed convent of friars; but afterwards the charnel house was appropriated to that use, the houses of the chaplains being fitted up for the Master, and the chaple for the school-room.

West of the dormitory, and parallel with the nave, was the fratry; adjoining the east end of which, and stretching to the south-east, were the domestic offices.

Near the fratry, to the south-west, is the prior's lodging, which, having been enlarged, is now the Deanery.

The late Mr. Street very carefully restored the fratry in 1880, and it is now used as a chapter-house, library, and choir-school.

Beneath the fratry is a very fine Decorated crypt, with a groined roof.

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