grindery

[ grahyn-duh-ree ]

noun

, plural grind·er·ies.

1. a workshop for grinding edge tools.
2. British.
   1. a shoemaker's or leatherworker's material and equipment.
   2. a shop where such material and equipment may be purchased.

grindery

/ ˈɡraɪndərɪ /

noun

1. a place in which tools and cutlery are sharpened
2. the equipment of a shoemaker

Word History and Origins

Origin of grindery¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; grind + -ery

Example Sentences

This grindery is located, in an Irish neighborhood, and there used to be a great number of Irish children thereabouts.

From Project Gutenberg

It is much used by shoe-makers; and is sold at the grindery, or leather shops.

From Project Gutenberg

Procure some inch French nails, or inch rivets; the former at the ironmonger's; the latter at the grindery shops.

From Project Gutenberg

For this purpose have a supply of 1⁄2-inch rivets; they may be purchased at the grindery shops for about 5d.

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