Am'bry, n.

n. [Contracted and corrupted from almonry, q. v.]

1. An almonry; a place where alms are deposited for distribution to the poor; an office, in ancient abbeys and priories, in which the almoner lived.
2. In ancient churches, a kind of closet for utensils, and other purposes.
3. A place for housekeeping utensils; also, a cupboard for cold victuals.