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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

AM'BRY, n.
1. An almonry; a place where alms are deposited for distribution to the poor. In ancient abbeys and priories there was an office of this name, in which the almoner lived.
2. A place in which are deposited the utensils for house keeping; also a cupboard; a place for cold victuals.

Merriam Webster's

noun (plural ambries) Etymology: Middle English almery, from Anglo-French almarie, from Latin armarium, from arma weapons — more at arm Date: 14th century 1. dialect chiefly British pantry 2. a recess in a church wall (as for holding sacramental vessels)

Oxford Reference Dictionary

var. of AUMBRY.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Ambry Am"bry, n.; pl. Ambries. [OE. aumbry, almery, OF. almarie, armarie, aumaire, F. armoire, LL. armarium chest, cupboard, orig. a repository for arms, fr. L. arama arms. The word has been confused with almonry. See Armory.] 1. In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc. 2. A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc. 3. Almonry. [Improperly so used]