noun
vestry
A committee that manages parish affairs in some churches.
The vestry meets each month to review the parish budget.
Etymology
A vestry was the church room associated with vestments and parish meetings. The room-name transferred to the committee that met there to manage parish affairs.
More examples
- She serves on the vestry at her Episcopal church.
- The vestry approved repairs to the church roof.
- Members of neighboring vestries gathered to discuss parish finances.
Forms
vestry · vestries