apothesis
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A place on the south side of the chancel in primitive churches, furnished with…A place on the south side of the chancel in primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc.
UK/əˈpɒθəsɪs/US/əˈpɑθəsɪs/
Meaning
2 sensesA place on the south side of the chancel in primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc.
A dressing room connected with a public bath.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀπόθεσις (apóthesis, “a putting back or away”). See apothecary.From Ancient Greek ἀπόθεσις (apóthesis, “a putting back or away”). See apothecary.
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