mercery
nounUK /ˈmɜːsəri/
US /ˈmɜːrsəri/
Mercery is a shop or business that sells cloth and small sewing items.
The old mercery on the corner sold ribbons, buttons, and fine silk.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The goods sold by a mercer, such as fabrics and small wares.
The merchant's cart was loaded with mercery from the market.
3. The trade or business of a mercer.
He learned the craft of mercery from his father.
4. A place where such goods are stored or sold.
She worked in the mercery near the town square.