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Definition of Grindery
1. n. Leather workers' materials.
Definition of Grindery
1. Noun. (UK dialect uncountable) The materials used by leatherworkers. ¹
2. Noun. A mill where something is ground. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Grindery
1. a place where tools are ground [n -ERIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Grindery
Literary usage of Grindery
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The trades' guide for midland counties, and universal buyers' guide (1879)
"Mc.LELLAN, JW 46 and 47 Lambeth walk SE, all kinds of hemp, rivets, brass tacks,
kid heels, and kit grindery of every description. ..."
2. Life and Labour of the People in London by Charles Booth (1893)
"I find from his work-books that during the past twelve months his average nett
weekly gains, after he haa paid for his "grindery"—this is the trade name for ..."
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