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argentry|ˈɑːdʒəntrɪ| [ad. F. argenterie; cf. L. argentāria (sc. vasa, etc.) silver vessels, plate, etc.: see argent and -ry.] Silver plate, wrought silver. Obs. exc. fig.
1622Howell Lett. I. ii. xvii, Pawning his own argentry and Jewels. 1641― ibid. (1753) 124 Costly Bowls of frosted Argentry. 1852D. Moir Bower of Peace Wks. I. 61 The round moon's calm argentry. |