sculleries

Variant of scullery

scullery definition

scul·lery (skul′ər ē)

noun pl. sculleries -·ler·ies

Now Rare a room adjoining the kitchen, where pots and pans are cleaned and stored or where the rough, dirty kitchen work is done

Etymology: ME, room for care of plates, pans, and kitchen utensils < OFr escuelerie < escuelle, a dish < L scutella, salver, tray, dim. of scutra, platter

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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