calefactory (kalefaktori)

and n. [L. calefactor i us, II. n.; pl. calefactories (-riz). [ calefactor i us : see above.] 1. A chamber, provided with a fireplace or stove, used as a withdrawing-room by monks, and generally adjoining the refectory. It is very often a portion of the substructure of the dormitory.-2. A chafing-dish of silver or other metal, to contain burning charcoal, placed upon the altar in cold weather. calefyt (kal'e-fi), v.; pret. and pp. calefied, ppr. calefying. [L. calefieri, grow hot, pa . of cale facere, make hot; cf. ML. caleficare, make hot (> ult. E. chafe, q. v.): see calefacient.] I. in trans. To grow hot or warm; be heated. Chrystal will calefy unto electricity. Sir T. Browne, Vulg. Err., ii. 1. II. trans. To make warm or hot. phone.