Bible Encyclopedias
Parlor (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Locutorium, spekehouse) designates in ecclesiastical language the room in which monastics communicated with tradespeople and visitors at the convent; also with the obedientaries during reading or cloister time.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Parlor (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/parlor-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.