dorter

English

/ˈdɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A bedroom or dormitory, especially in a monastery.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French dortour derived from Latin dormitorium (dormitory).

Origin

Latin

dormitorium

Gloss

dormitory

Kanji

寮

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