grindery

grindery
/gruyn"deuh ree/, n., pl. grinderies.
1. a workshop for grinding edge tools.
2. Brit.
a. a shoemaker's or leatherworker's material and equipment.
b. a shop where such material and equipment may be purchased.
[1795-1805; GRIND + -ERY]

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