Obs. rare1. [ad. L. arrectārius, f. arrect-us: see prec. and -ARY. Used subst. in L.] An upright post or beam.
c. 1620. Bp. Hall, Serm. Gal. ii. 20 (R.). The arrectary or beam of his cross.
Obs. rare1. [ad. L. arrectārius, f. arrect-us: see prec. and -ARY. Used subst. in L.] An upright post or beam.
c. 1620. Bp. Hall, Serm. Gal. ii. 20 (R.). The arrectary or beam of his cross.