[a. F. vitrine, f. vitre glass.] A glass show-case for specimens or for objects of art. (Also attrib. in vitrine table.)
1855. Derby Mercury, 29 Aug., 6/5. Prince [Albert] was led into the adjoining vitrine, containing some of Tahan’s most exquisite objects in the way of carving and marqueterie.
1886. Athenæum, 27 March, 430/2. Four large vitrines in the Vase Room are now appropriated to the display of the Greek examples.
