severy

[ sev-uh-ree ]

/ ˈsɛv ə ri /

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noun, plural sev·er·ies.

(in a vaulted structure) one bay between two principal transverse arches.

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Origin of severy

1350–1400; Middle English <Anglo-French *civorie,Old French civoire<Latin cibōriumciborium

Take care of Severy, I had rather he did not go to Lewes: a set of drunken dragoons.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
I wish the change of air may be of service to Severy the father, but we do not at all like his present state of health.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Desire our Friend De Severy to write detail to me on the subject of the journey.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon
Severy is on horseback, with his dragoons: his poor father is dangerously ill.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon

We are exceedingly sorry to hear by Mrs. Moss, that M. de Severy is ill.
Private letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon