Bleacheries

/ˈbliːtʃ.ə.riz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bleachery; multiple plants or facilities where bleaching of textiles occurs.

Etymology

From bleachery (bleach plus -ery meaning a place where something is done) with plural -ies.

Kelly Says

Historic bleacheries were industrial complexes that needed access to water and open space—many became important centers of textile manufacturing in places like Scotland and Lancashire.

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