Furriery

/ˈfɜːriəri/ noun

Definition

The craft, trade, or business of making, selling, or repairing fur garments and goods; a furrier's shop or workplace.

Etymology

From 'furrier' with the abstract noun suffix '-y,' creating a noun meaning both the profession and the location where the work happens. This pattern is common in English (bakery from baker, butchery from butcher).

Kelly Says

Furriery is one of those old trades that required years of apprenticeship to master—you had to understand leather, dyeing, animal behavior (which furs were best which season), and high-end fashion. It's almost entirely disappeared in some countries due to synthetic alternatives and ethical concerns.

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