Barkary

/ˈbɑɹkəˌrɛri/ noun

Definition

A place where bark is stored, processed, or used for tanning leather and other purposes.

Etymology

From 'bark' (tree bark, especially oak bark used in tanning) plus '-ary' suffix (meaning 'place where something is kept or done'), similar to 'library' or 'apothecary'.

Kelly Says

Before synthetic tanning chemicals, a barkary was where tanners stored oak bark in massive piles—the smell and the space requirements made them early industrial landmarks in medieval towns.

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