What does the word "parlour" mean?
Q: What does the word "parlour" mean?
A: Parlour is a room in a house where people can meet and talk. It comes from the French word parloir, which means "to speak".
Q: How was the parlour used in medieval Christian monasteries?
A: In medieval Christian monasteries, there were two rooms called the outer and inner parlours. The outer parlour was where monks or nuns could meet visitors and do business with people from outside of the monastery. The inner parlour was where they could talk without disturbing others in the cloister.
Q: What are some other uses for the word "parlor"?
A: The word "parlor" is also used to describe certain types of restaurants such as ice cream parlor, pizza parlor, beer parlor, wine parlor or spaghetti parlor. It can also be used to describe a special service business such as a tattoo parlor or coffee shop as a coffee parlor.
Q: Where did Solomon build inner chambers according to 1 Chronicles 28:11?
A: According to 1 Chronicles 28:11, Solomon built small rooms or chambers all round two sides and one end of the Temple (1 Kings 6:5). These were known as inner chambers or inner parlours.
Q: What is a summer parlour mentioned in Judges 3:20?
A: A summer parlour mentioned in Judges 3;20 is a small room built on top of the house with open windows to catch breezes and has an entrance door leading outside so visitors can enter.
Q: How has use of the room changed during 20th century?
A: During 20th century architects and decorators have changed how people use this room . In most homes it has been replaced by living room instead .
