[1600–10; varlet + -ry]This word is first recorded in the period 1600–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: adaptation, criticism, dolly, setup, syndicate-ry is a suffix of nouns denoting occupation, business, calling or condition, place orestablishment, goods or products, things collectively, qualities, actions, etc. Otherwords that use the affix -ry include: casuistry, infantry, registry, scullery, summitry