Os"su*a*ry (?), n.; pl. -ries (#). [L. ossuarium, fr. ossuarius of or bones, fr. os, ossis, bone: cf. F. ossuaire.]

A place where the bones of the dead are deposited; a charnel house.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

 

© Webster 1913.

Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors.