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furriery

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fur⋅ri⋅er⋅y

  [fur-ee-uh-ree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅ies.
1. the business, trade, or craftsmanship of a furrier.
2. Archaic. furs in general.
Origin:
1760–70; furri(er) 1 + -ery
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fur·ri·er·y   (fûr'ē-ə-rē)   
n.   pl. fur·ri·er·ies

  1. Fur garments and trimmings considered as a group.

  2. The business of a furrier.

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