stannary

noun

stan·​na·​ry ˈsta-nə-rē 

plural stannaries

: any of the regions in England containing establishments for the working of tin

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

Middle English stannarie, from Medieval Latin stannaria tin mine, from Late Latin stannum tin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stannary

• cannery
• granary
• tannery