Re-fēc'to-ry, n.

n. [L. Lat. refectorium, Fr. réfectoire, Pr. refector, refeitor, Sp. refectorio, Pg. refeitorio, It. refettorio. See REFECT.] A room of refreshment; originally, a hall or apartment in convents and monasteries, where a moderate repast is taken. Brande.

Formerly pronounced refec-to-ry; and, according to Smart, still so pronounced when the eating-room in monasteries is referred to.