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man⋅u⋅fac⋅to⋅ry

[man-yuh-fak-tuh-ree]
–noun, plural -ries. Archaic.
a factory.

Origin:
1610–20; obs. manufact handmade (< LL manūfact(us); see manus, fact ) + -ory 2
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man·u·fac·to·ry   (mān'yə-fāk'tə-rē)   
n.   pl. man·u·fac·to·ries
A factory or manufacturing plant.

[Probably manufact(ure) + -ory.]
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