In churches, a kind of closet, niche, cupboard, or locker for utensils, vestments, etc.
A store closet, as a pantry, cupboard, etc.
a cabinet, often beautifully ornamented and kept near the baptistery in the church
a recess in a church wall near the altar for keeping sacred vessels, books and vestments
A closed recess in the wall of a church for reservation of the blessed sacrament or holy oil for the sick.
A recess for storage in medieval churches; adding doors gives the cupboard form. English cupboards are large with doors and fitted with shelves for storage.
In medieval churches a recess for the storage of goods. The addition of doors gave it the cupboard form. The English equivalent became a large cupboard with doors; the interiors were fitted with shelves for storage.
Recess to hold sacred vessels; typically in a chapel.
(See also almeric). Large cupboard. 737.
