purgery en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English purge Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Old French -ier Latin -ia Old French -ie Old French -eriebor. Middle English -erie English -ery English purgery From purge + -ery.
Meanings
- A part of a sugarhouse where molasses is drained from sugar.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| purgeries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |