The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Cartulary \Car"tu*la*ry\, n.; pl. Cartularies. [LL.
   cartularium, chartularium, fr. L. charta paper: cf. F.
   cartulaire. See 1st Card.]
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   1. A register, or record, as of a monastery or church.
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   2. An ecclesiastical officer who had charge of records or
      other public papers.
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