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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
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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