Associations to the word «Refectory»

Wiktionary

REFECTORY, noun. A dining-hall especially in an institution such as a college or monastery.
REFECTORY TABLE, noun. A very long dining table mostly used in institutions

Dictionary definition

REFECTORY, noun. A communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery).

Wise words

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