[1615–25; smith + -ery]This word is first recorded in the period 1615–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: berth, discount, oral, synchronize, trigger-ery 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 -ery include: bakery, cutlery, fishery, trickery, witchery