cutlery

(kutlər ē)

noun

  1. the work or business of a cutler
  2. cutting implements, such as knives and scissors
  3. knives, spoons, and other implements used in preparing and eating food

Origin: ME cutellerie < OFr coutellerie: see cutler

See cutlery in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cut·ler·y

noun
  1. Cutting instruments and tools.
  2. Utensils such as knives, forks, and spoons used as tableware.
  3. The occupation of a cutler.

Origin: Middle English cutellerie, from Old French coutelerie, from coutel, knife; see cutlass .

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