livery cupboard

livery cupboard
a cupboard with pierced doors, formerly used as a storage place for food. Also called almoner's cupboard.
[1565-75]

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  • dole cupboard — noun Etymology: dole (I) : an ecclesiastical cupboard to contain bread or other supplies for the poor of the parish * * * a livery cupboard formerly used in churches for holding bread to be distributed to the poor. [1905 10] …   Useful english dictionary

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