How Do You Spell EWERY?

Pronunciation: [jˈuːəɹi] (IPA)

The word "ewery" is an unusual term that is spelt according to the historical English phonetics, with influences from the Middle English and Old English periods. The pronunciation of "ewery" can be transcribed as [ˈjuərɪ], with the letters "e" and "w" forming the diphthong /ju/, followed by the letter "e" representing the short vowel sound /ə/, and ending with the letter "r" and the long vowel sound /i/. This rare word is used as a variant of "avairy" or "aviary", meaning a place where birds are kept.

EWERY Meaning and Definition

1. Ewery is an archaic term that refers to a place or establishment where water is stored or dispensed. In historical contexts, it specifically denotes a small chamber or closet attached to a larger room, typically a bedroom or a chamber of a noble or royal residence. The primary purpose of an ewery was to hold vessels or pitchers filled with water for personal use, such as washing hands or face, within the privacy of one's own quarters.

   The term "ewery" originated from the Middle English word "ewer," which means a pitcher or a water vessel used for personal ablutions. It was derived from the Old French word "evier," which also denoted a water basin or a vessel for washing. The word further traces its roots back to the Latin term "aquarius," meaning "of or for water."

   Throughout history, having an ewery within one's living quarters signified a level of luxury and wealth, as it provided a convenient and private source of water for personal hygiene. The concept of the ewery gradually fell out of use as the access to water and sanitation facilities became more widespread and centralized.

   Today, the term ewery is considered obsolete and is seldom used in modern language. It is primarily encountered in historical literature or discussions about medieval or Renaissance architecture and household customs.

2. An officer of the royal household who takes care of the table linen, and serves up water in ewers after dinner.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EWERY

• wwery
• swery
• rwery
• 4wery
• 3wery
• eaery
• e2ery
• ewwry
• ewsry
• ewdry
• ewrry
• ew4ry
• ew3ry
• eweey
• ewefy
• ewety
• ewe5y
• ewe4y
• ewerg

Etymology of EWERY

The word "Ewery" originated from the Middle English term "ewerey", which itself derived from the Old French word "evier". The Old French term "evier" referred to a basin or vessel used for washing hands or utensils, particularly in a medieval household. This word eventually made its way into Middle English as "ewerey", which referred to the office or place where such utensils were kept. Over time, the spelling evolved to "ewry", and eventually became "ewery" in modern English.

Plural form of EWERY is EWERIES