cartulary

noun

car·​tu·​lary ˈkär-chə-ˌler-ē How to pronounce cartulary (audio)
plural cartularies
: a collection of charters
especially : a book holding copies of the charters and title deeds of an estate

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin chartularium, from chartula charter — more at charter

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cartulary was in 1541

Dictionary Entries Near cartulary

Cite this Entry

“Cartulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cartulary. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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