A room, closet, or designated area in a medieval household for storing ewers and table service equipment.
From 'ewer' plus the locative suffix '-y' (indicating a place). This is a specialized medieval term for a specific room in large households.
The 'ewery' was positioned near dining rooms in castles and manors because quick access to clean water for handwashing was essential before and after meals—architectural evidence of how central cleanliness rituals were to medieval life.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.