cellaress
/sɛləˈrɛs/ /ˈsɛlərɪs/Now historical
noun
A woman (especially a nun) in a convent or similar establishment charged with the safe keeping and distribution of provisions.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Rule of St. Benet. From cellar + -ess, after cellarer. Compare post-classical Latin cellararissa, Old French celeresse.
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