† requietory, n.
Etymology: < classical Latin requiētōrium place of rest (for the dead) (attested in an inscription) < requiēscere requiesce v. + -tōrium (see -ory suffix1).
Obs. rare—1.
A sepulchre.
1631 J. Weever Anc. Funerall Monuments 419 The bodies..are not onely despoiled of all outward funerall ornaments, but digged vp out of their requietories.
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