calefactory

American  

[kal-uh-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree] / ˌkæl əˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri /

adjective

1. serving to heat.

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noun

plural

calefactories

1. a heated parlor or sitting room in a monastery.

calefactory British  

/ -trɪ, ˌkælɪˈfæktərɪ /

adjective

1. giving warmth

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noun

1. a heated sitting room in a monastery

Etymology

Origin of calefactory

1530–40; < Late Latin calefactōrius having a warming or heating power, equivalent to Latin calefac ( ere ) to make warm ( calefacient ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Leading out of it is the ancient "calefactory," where the fire for the censers and thuribles was preserved.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Winchester A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Sergeant, Philip Walsingham

In the more carefully constructed monasteries this apartment was so placed as to adjoin the calefactory, which allowed the introduction of hot air, when needed.

From Bibliomania in the Middle Ages by Merryweather, Frederick Somner

Above the calefactory is the ``dormitory'' opening into the south transept of the church, to enable the monks to attend the nocturnal services with readiness.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

The sacristy, chapter-house, and other halls were on the east; the calefactory, refectory, and kitchen on the south; and the Domus Conversorum completed the square on the west.

From Mellifont Abbey, Co. Louth Its Ruins and Associations, a Guide and Popular History by Anonymous

There were the infirmary and the hospital; the calefactory or warming apparatus, the recreation hall and the winter hall, the locutorium and the common hall, and I know not what besides.

From The Coming of the Friars by Jessopp, Augustus