dorter

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Etymology

From Middle English dortour, from Old French dortoir, dortour (modern dortoir), from Latin dormitorium (“dormitory”). Doublet of dormitorium and dormitory.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

Noun

dorter (plural dorters)

  1. (historical) A bedroom or dormitory, especially in a monastery.

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