plumbery

noun

plumb·​ery

ˈpləmərē

plural -es

1

: a workshop (as in a medieval cathedral) for plumbing or leadwork

2

: the business or work of a plumber

Word History

Etymology

Middle English plomerye, from Middle French plommerie leadwork, from plommier dealer or worker in lead + -ie -y

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