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

Related terms

• vintner
• winery