Ferrary

/ˈfɛrəri/ noun

Definition

An archaic term for an iron foundry, ironworks, or a place where iron is worked and forged; also a variant of 'farrier' or 'smithy.'

Etymology

From Latin 'ferraria,' derived from 'ferrum' (iron) with the suffix '-aria' indicating a place; related to English 'ferry' which shares similar Latin roots.

Kelly Says

Ferrary is a satisfying word because it perfectly captures its meaning—a 'ferrary' is exactly what it sounds like, a place that's full of iron and iron-working, and the suffix itself signals 'this is where the iron action happens.'

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