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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 epilepticus, 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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