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]