lavatorie

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Late Latin lavātōrium; equivalent to laven +‎ -atorie. Doublet of lavour.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /laˈvaːtɔːriː(ə)/, /ˈlavatɔːriː(ə)/

Noun

lavatorie

  1. A receptacle to hold water used for religious purposes.
  2. (rare) The process of religious immersion; baptism.

Descendants

  • English: lavatory

References

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