rere-dorter

rere-dorter
\\ˈri(ə)r+|-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English rere-dortour, from rere- + dorter, dortour dorter
: a latrine situated at the rear of a medieval convent or monastery

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  • Rere-dorter — Lit. rear of the dormitory . A latrine accessible from the *dorter. It was sometimes referred to also as the necessarium, lit. the necessary . All monasteries were founded close by running water. The rere dorter was built where it would be… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • rere- — combining form Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French rere, riere backward, behind, from Latin retro more at retro : subsequent : rear rere ban …   Useful english dictionary

  • rear-dorter — rearˈ arch, rearˈ dorse, rearˈ dos, rearˈ dorter see under ↑rere • • • Main Entry: ↑rear …   Useful english dictionary

  • reredorter — rereˈdorter noun (historical) A lavatory built behind a monastic dormitory • • • Main Entry: ↑rere …   Useful english dictionary

  • Dormant — Her. Term used of the figure of an animal lying with head on paws. Dormitorii necessaria. See Rere dorter. See Dorter …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • Little Dean's Yard — Little Dean s Yard, known to Westminster School just as Yard, is a private gated yard at the heart of the school, within the precincts of the ancient monastery of Westminster. It is a remarkable enclave on the original Thorney Island shared… …   Wikipedia

  • Lavatorium — A place for washing, a container of water for washing; a row of basins. Such a room was to be found adjacent to the *frater. [< Lat. lavo = to wash] Cf. Laver; Rere dorter …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • Longaigne — A latrine in a castle or keep, usually opening directly into a ditch below. However, being always open to the outside, they were a weak point of defence during a siege, through which entrance could be and was made. Straw, known as *torche cul,… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

  • rear-arch — rearˈ arch, rearˈ dorse, rearˈ dos, rearˈ dorter see under ↑rere • • • Main Entry: ↑rear rereˈ arch or rearˈ arch noun An arch supporting the inner part of a wall s thickness, as in a splayed window • • • Main Entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • rear-dorse — rearˈ arch, rearˈ dorse, rearˈ dos, rearˈ dorter see under ↑rere • • • Main Entry: ↑rear …   Useful english dictionary

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