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or·​fe·​vre·​rie | \ ȯrfevrərē \
plural -s

Definition of orfevrerie

: goldsmith's or jeweler's work : gold or silver plate : jewelry

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History and Etymology for orfevrerie

French orfèvrerie, from orfèvre goldsmith (from Old French orfevre, from or gold + fevre smith, from Latin fabr-, faber) + -erie -ery

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“Orfevrerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orfevrerie. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.

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