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calefactory

cal·e·fac·to·ry [ ˌka-lə-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē]

calefactory

noun

[ˌka-lə-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē]

plural calefactories

Definition of calefactory

: a monastery room warmed and used as a sitting room

First Known Use of calefactory

circa 1681, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for calefactory

Medieval Latin calefactorium, from Latin calefacere to warm — more at chafe

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