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Variant of manufactory

manufactory Definition

manu·fac·tory (man′yo̵̅o̅ fak′tər ē, -yə-)

noun pl. manufactories -·ries

factory (sense )

Etymology: < manufacture + factory

manufactories Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • woolen: The next village to Holmfirth is Thongsbridge which was then built chiefly on the river Holme, where there are also several woolen manufactories.
  • several: At Bristol are several manufactories for brass, iron, glass, floorcloth, &c.
  • small: There are now, in the township, two small cotton manufactories.