tannery

English

Etymology

From tan +‎ -ery; compare Old French tannerie.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtænəɹi/
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Noun

tannery (countable and uncountable, plural tanneries)

  1. A place where people tan hides to make leather.
    Synonym: tanhouse
  2. (uncountable) The business of a tanner.

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