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coopery

American  
[koo-puh-ree, koop-uh-] / ˈku pə ri, ˈkʊp ə- /

noun

plural

cooperies

  1. the work of a cooper.

  2. a cooper's shop.

  3. articles made by a cooper.

coopery British  
/ ˈkuːpərɪ /

noun

  1. another word for cooperage

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Etymology

Origin of coopery

First recorded in 1325–75, coopery is from the Middle English word couperie. See cooper, -y 3

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