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farmery

American  
[fahr-muh-ree] / ˈfɑr mə ri /

noun

Chiefly British.
  • farmeries
    plural
  1. the buildings, yards, etc., of a farm.


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Etymology

Origin of farmery

First recorded in 1650–60; farm + -ery

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Two sulphur butterflies sported around the tall white lilies at the farmery door. 

From Gathering of Brother Hilarius by Michael Fairless

The farmery, or infirmary, where sick monks were nursed during illness, was a separate building, having its own kitchen, refectory, and chapel.

From English Villages by P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield

This east alley "was used as a passage between the church and the farmery, and the later Abbot's lodging; out of it also opened the parlour, chapter-house, and dorter door."

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Gloucester [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See by H. J. L. J. (Henri Jean Louis Joseph) Massé

The Prior stood fast in great wonder, his heart leaping for joy; yet he could not cross the little piece of grass that lay between the cloister and the farmery door.

From Gathering of Brother Hilarius by Michael Fairless

Each, either, and neither are always singular; both is always plural; and all, any, farmery latter, none, same, some, and such are either singular or plural.

From Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition by Brainerd Kellogg

We cannot enumerate all the beauties and objects of interest that line the road: every valley opens a pleasant view, every hill is covered with handsome houses, comfortable farmeries or superb trees.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 by Various

A partitioned room will accommodate either a summer or a winter dairy, if not otherwise provided, and a multitude of conveniences may be made of it in all well arranged farmeries.

From Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings by Lewis Falley Allen

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