soaperyn.
/ˈsəʊpəri/ A soap manufactory.
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society > occupation and work > workplace > place where specific things are made > [noun] > soap
soap-house1648
soap-work1649
soapery1674
1674 in J. Cleland Rise & Progr. Glasgow (1820) 88 [The premises, for the Soap manufacture, at that time termed the] Soaperie.
1721 R. Wodrow Hist. Sufferings Church of Scotl. (1830) II. 387/2 The soaperie there [i.e. at Glasgow] was guarded, and closely searched for arms and ammunition.
1775 J. Ash New Dict. Eng. Lang. Soapery, the place where soap is made.
1840 Evid. Hull Docks Comm. 15 A very large soapery and sugar-refinery.
1886 Bradford Observer 6 Mar. To assist..in Working a Soapery on the newest lines, with specialities.
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