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hennery

[ hen-uh-ree ]

noun

plural henneries.
  1. a place where poultry is kept or raised.


hennery

/ ˈ³óÉ›²ÔÉ™°ùɪ /

noun

  1. a place or farm for keeping poultry
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hennery1

First recorded in 1855–60; hen + -ery
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Whoever had ventured into the hennery had gotten into hot quarters and no mistake!

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There was the big dog leaping savagely toward the low eaves of the hennery.

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Therefore, the sounds of conflict at the Kenway hennery were not likely to arouse many people.

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When Agnes woke up in the morning following the unsuccessful raid of the Gypsy man on the hennery, she had something of wonderful importance to tell Ruth.

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He proposed to capture a number of the fowls, bring them to Haven Glade, and there establish a hennery.

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