gieterij

Dutch

Etymology

From the stem of gieten (“to pour”) +‎ -erij (“-ery”). Or alternatively, from gieter (“pourer”) +‎ -ij (“-y”). See also the usage notes at -erij.

Pronunciation

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Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

gieterij f (plural gieterijen, diminutive gieterijtje n)

foundry
(dated) the act of pouring

Related terms

loodgieterij