vintry

English

Etymology

From Middle English viniterie, from Old French vinotier, vinetier (“wine merchant”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪntɹi/
  • Rhymes: -ɪntɹi

Noun

vintry (plural vintries)

  1. (obsolete) A place where wine is sold.
    • January 31 1867, Office of Maritime Customs, Chin-kiang, Reports on Trade by the Foreign Commissioners at the Various Ports in China:
      […] wine manufactured […] There used to be seven large vintries close to the city, and Chi Li and Hoo Peh received their supplies from here
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