Term which came into use in the mid-16th century in England for freestanding cupboards used for the storage of food and drink, generally in the form of a two-tier cupboard with pierced or spindle doors for ventilation. Use "aumbries" with reference to similar forms made before, after, or during the Medieval period. DDA
AAT
300039218
almoners cupboards
bread and cheese cupboards
butter cupboards
cupboards, almoners
cupboards, bread and cheese
cupboards, butter
cupboards, food
cupboards, livery
food cupboards
food lockers
lockers, food
12yrs ago
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