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furriery

[ fur-ee-uh-ree ]
/ ˈfɜr i ə ri /
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noun, plural fur·ri·er·ies.
the business, trade, or craftsmanship of a furrier.
Archaic. furs in general.
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Origin of furriery

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

Words nearby furriery

furor, furore, furphy, furred, furrier, furriery, furriner, furring, furring strip, furrow, furry
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British Dictionary definitions for furriery

furriery
/ (ˈfʌrɪərɪ) /
noun plural -eries
the occupation of a furrier
furs worn as a garment or trim collectively
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