Spicery — Spi cer*y, n. [OF. espicerie, F. [ e]picerie.] 1. Spices, in general. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. A repository of spices. Addison. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spicery — [spīs′ər ē] n. pl. spiceries [ME spicerie < MFr espicerie < espice: see SPICE] 1. spices 2. spicy quality, flavor, or aroma 3. Obs. a place to keep spices … English World dictionary
Spicery — A spicery was the office in a medieval household responsible for spices, as well as the room in which the spices were kept. It was headed by a spicerer. The office was subordinated to the kitchen or the wardrobe, and only existed as a separate… … Wikipedia
Spicery — In the royal household, the spicery took in a great many items. Wax, napery, cloth, canvas and spices were all acquired through the great wardrobe. These goods were then distributed to the appropriate officers … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
spicery — пряности Clerk of the Spicery королевский хранитель пряностей … English-Russian travelling dictionary
spicery — noun (plural eries) Date: 13th century 1. spices 2. archaic a repository of spices 3. a spicy quality … New Collegiate Dictionary
spicery — /spuy seuh ree/, n., pl. spiceries for 3. 1. spices. 2. spicy flavor or fragrance. 3. Archaic. a storeroom or place for spices. [1250 1300; ME spicerie < OF espicerie. See SPICE, ERY] * * * … Universalium
spicery — noun a) Spices, in general. b) A repository of spices … Wiktionary
spicery — sb. RG. 151 … Oldest English Words
spicery — spic·ery … English syllables