The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Pantry \Pan"try\, n.; pl. Pantries. [OE. pantrie, F. paneterie, fr. panetier pantler, LL. panetarius baker, panetus small loaf of bread, L. panis bread. Cf. Company, Pannier, Pantler.] An apartment or closet in which bread and other provisions are kept. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
pantry n 1: a small storeroom for storing foods or wines [syn: pantry, larder, buttery]