Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mercery
noun
/ˈmɜːrsəri/
Definition
the trade or business of selling fine fabrics, especially silk and other luxury items.
Examples
- The mercery business flourished during the medieval period, with silk and velvet being in high demand.
- She inherited her family’s mercery, which had been operating for generations.
- In the quaint town, the mercery offered an array of colorful fabrics and exquisite designs.
Meaning
Mercery refers to the trade and goods associated with mercers, who were merchants dealing primarily in textiles and other luxury goods.
Synonyms
- textile trade
- fabric merchant
- linen trade
