furriery

[ fur-ee-uh-ree ]
/ ˈfɜr i ə ri /

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

furore, furosemide, furphy, furred, furrier, furriery, furriner, furring, furring strip, furrow, furrowed tongue
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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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