Papey
/ˈpapi/(also papey) Now historical and rare
noun
Frequently with the. (The name of) a religious house in the City of London which provided shelter, etc., for infirm or destitute priests; the fraternity of priests who lived there.
- The institution was founded in 1442 and suppressed during the reign of Edward VI (1537–53)..
Origin
Late 15th century. Origin uncertain; probably from Papia, the name in post-classical Latin of Pavia, the town in northern Italy where the relics of St Augustine were kept.