furriery

American

[fur-ee-uh-ree] / ˈfɜr i ə ri /

noun

the business, trade, or craftsmanship of a furrier.
Archaic. furs in general.

furriery British

/ ˈfʌrɪərɪ /

noun

the occupation of a furrier
furs worn as a garment or trim collectively

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noun

furrieries

plural

Etymology

Origin of furriery

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

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