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Church Architecture. A cupboard, alcove, or niche in a wall, usually near an altar, which is fitted with a door and lock, and used for keeping…
spec. Christian Church. A cupboard, locker, or recess in the wall of a church or church building, to hold books, communion vessels, vestments, etc.
A place for storing things, as a cupboard, locker, etc.; = aumbry, n. (in various senses).