▪ I. ˈparatory rare—0.
[ad. L. parātōrium, f. L. parāt-, ppl. stem of parāre to prepare: see -ory.]
A place of preparation; e.g. a vestry or sacristy.
| 1877 Lee Gloss. Liturg. Terms, Paratory.—An old English term for a vestry.—See Paratorium. Paratorium.—1. A place of preparation. 2. Hence, a vestry, sacristy, or robing-chamber for ecclesiastics. |
▪ II. paratory
var. parietary Obs., pellitory.