lanary

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Etymology[edit]

From Latin lanaria, from lanarius (belonging to wool), lana (wool).

Noun[edit]

lanary (plural lanaries)

  1. (archaic) A place for storing wool.
    • 1977, Margaret Butler, The Lion of Christ, page 150:
      'Go through into the lanary,' he said, 'if you would speak alone. But be quick.' He gave his son a warning look. 'We must finish this bolt of cloth before nightfall.' Robin followed her into the dark lanary where the wool was stored []

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