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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of furriery1

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

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