Definition of Tanyard

1. n. An inclosure where the tanning of leather is carried on; a tannery.

Definition of Tanyard

1. Noun. An open-air tannery ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tanyard

1. the section of a tannery containing the vats [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tanyard

tanto knife
tantonies
tantony
tantony pig
tantos
tantra
tantras
tantric
tantrically
tantrisms
tantrum
tantrums
tanukis
tanyard (current term)
tanyards
tanycyte
tanycytes
tanyphonia
tanystomata
tanzania
tanzanite
tanzanites
tanztheater
tao
taonianone
tap-dance
tap-dancer

Literary usage of Tanyard

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Journal of Jurisprudence by Law Library Microform Consortium (1879)
"In that case it appeared that for a period of sixty years prior to the date of action, water had flowed from a tanyard into a garden: that the tanyard and ..."

2. "Gleaner" Articles by Nathaniel Ingersoll Bowditch, pseud Gleaner (1887)
"... TWO-ACRE PASTURE AND tanyard. August 14, 1855. MR. EDITOR : — On Saturday last I was left at the Revere, taking some refreshment, after our various ..."

3. The Erne: Its Legends and Its Fly-fishing by Henry Newland (1851)
"... of Ballyshannon — Rules of the River — Ballyshannon Bridge — The tanyard and Boxes — Habits of the Salmon and Eel — Average Produce of the Fisheries. ..."

4. Reports of Scotch Appeals and Writs of Error, Together with Peerage, Divorce by Great Britain Parliament. House of Lords, John Fraser Macqueen (1866)
"In 1806 McCaa sold the tanyard to Murray, so that Murray thereupon became the owner of both ... In 1819 Murray conveyed the tanyard to one John Dry nan. ..."

5. History of the City of Columbus, Capital of Ohio by Alfred Emory Lee, W.W. Munsell & Co (1892)
"At this home and tanyard George W. Peters hail spent his young days, and upon marrying Sarah A. Merion went to Chillicothe, socking his fortune, ..."

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