vintry

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English viniterie, from Old French vinotier, vinetier (wine merchant).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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vintry (plural vintries)

  1. (obsolete) A place where wine is sold.
    • January 31 1867, Office of Maritime Customs, Chin-kiang, Reports on Trade by the Foreign Commissioners at the Various Ports in China:
      [] wine manufactured [] There used to be seven large vintries close to the city, and Chi Li and Hoo Peh received their supplies from here
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