furriery

[ fur-ee-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural fur·ri·er·ies.

1. the business, trade, or craftsmanship of a furrier. furry.
2. Archaic. furs in general.

ˈfurriery

/ ˈfʌrɪərɪ /

noun

1. the occupation of a furrier
2. furs worn as a garment or trim collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of furriery¹

First recorded in 1760–70; furri(er) ¹ + -ery

Example Sentences

Associated words: furrier, furriery, tippet, pelisse. furbelow, n. flounce, frill, ruffle. furbish, v.polish, burnish, scour, clean.

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