Reference meaning
-ery
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Added to occupational etc. nouns to form other nouns meaning the "art, craft, or practice of."
Other meanings
2. suffix
Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).
3. suffix
Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "a class, group, or collection of."
4. suffix
Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "behavior characteristic of."
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