[1805–15, Amer.; bookbinder + -ry]This word is first recorded in the period 1805–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: alpaca, backlash, one-sided, phase, polarization-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: avowry, casuistry, dentistry, registry, scullery