† ˈferetrar Obs. rare—1.
In 5 ffertrer.
[ad. med.L. feretrāri-us, f. feretrum: see feretory and -ary.]
The custodian of the shrines.
| 1463 Bury Wills (1850) 35 Wher..the ffertrerys..fynde a place moost convenient. 1828 Raine St. Cuthbert 113 The Latin name of this officer was Feretrarius, which I translate Feretrar, or Shrine Keeper. |