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bleachery

American  
[blee-chuh-ree] / ˈbli tʃə ri /

noun

plural

bleacheries
  1. a place or establishment where bleaching is carried on.


Etymology

Origin of bleachery

An Americanism dating back to 1705–15; bleach + -ery

Example Sentences

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By the time his bleachery is ready, he hopes his ad campaign will make Springmaid well enough known to make him a major seller of finished goods.

From Time Magazine Archive

The first morning at the bleachery the foreman led me to the narrow space in the middle of three large heavy tables placed “U” shape, said, “Here's a girl to ticket,” and left me.

From Working With the Working Woman by Parker, Cornelia Stratton

Let those who prefer to sob over woman labor behind factory prison bars visit our bleachery.

From Working With the Working Woman by Parker, Cornelia Stratton

There was one union in the bleachery; that was in another department where mostly men were employed—the folders.

From Working With the Working Woman by Parker, Cornelia Stratton

Seven o'clock sees folks on all roads leading to the bleachery gate.

From Working With the Working Woman by Parker, Cornelia Stratton