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furriery

American  
[fur-ee-uh-ree] / ˈfɜr i ə ri /

noun

PLURAL

furrieries

  1. the business, trade, or craftsmanship of a furrier. furry.

  2. Archaic.  furs in general.

ˈfurriery British  
/ ˈfʌrɪərɪ /

noun

  1. the occupation of a furrier

  2. furs worn as a garment or trim collectively

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Etymology

Origin of furriery

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

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Associated words: furrier, furriery, tippet, pelisse. furbelow, n. flounce, frill, ruffle. furbish, v.polish, burnish, scour, clean.

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