finery
1[ fahy-nuh-ree ]
noun
fine or showy dress, ornaments, etc.
Origin of finery
1Other definitions for finery (2 of 2)
finery2
[ fahy-nuh-ree ]
noun,plural fin·er·ies.Metalworking.
a hearth for converting cast iron into wrought iron; refinery.
Origin of finery
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British Dictionary definitions for finery (1 of 2)
finery1
/ (ˈfaɪnərɪ) /
noun
elaborate or showy decoration, esp clothing and jewellery
British Dictionary definitions for finery (2 of 2)
finery2
/ (ˈfaɪnərɪ) /
nounplural -eries
a hearth for converting cast iron into wrought iron
Origin of finery
2C17: from Old French finerie, from finer to refine; see fine 1
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