-ery
/əɹi/suffix
Elementary
1
Added to occupational etc. nouns to form other nouns meaning the "art, craft, or practice of."
2
Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).
3
Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "a class, group, or collection of."
4
Added to nouns to form other nouns meaning "behavior characteristic of."
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