[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

-ory \-ory\suff. l. -orius: cf. f. -oire.
   1. an adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving
      for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing;
      prohibitory, amendatory, etc.
      1913 webster

   2. l. -orium: cf. f. -oire. a noun suffix denoting that
      which pertains to, or serves for; as in ambulatory, that
      which serves for walking; consistory, factory, etc.
      1913 webster oryal

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