curriery

noun

cur·​ri·​ery ˈkər-ē-ə-rē How to pronounce curriery (audio)
ˈkə-rē-
plural currieries
1
: the trade of a currier of leather
2
: a place where currying is done

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of curriery was circa 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Curriery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curriery. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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