mer·cery
| \ ˈmərs-rē
, ˈmər-sə- \
, ˈmər-sə- \
plural merceries
Definition of mercery
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: a mercer's wares, shop, or occupation
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“Mercery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mercery. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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