calefactory
cal·e·fac·to·ry
noun \ˌka-lə-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē\ plural cal·e·fac·to·ries
Definition of CALEFACTORY
: a monastery room warmed and used as a sitting room
Origin of CALEFACTORY
Medieval Latin calefactorium, from Latin calefacere to warm — more at chafe
First Known Use: circa 1681
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