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costumery

[ ko-stoo-muh-ree, -styoo- ]

noun

  1. items of costume.
  2. the art of designing, making, or providing costumes.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of costumery1

First recorded in 1830–40; costume + -ery
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Example Sentences

He pressed forward roughly, and once or twice he heard grumbling murmurs because he had deranged a difficult piece of costumery.

The costumery's good occupational therapy for me, too, as my pricked and calloused fingertips testify.

Besides my costumery work, I fetch things and run inside errands and help the actresses dress and the actors too.

Yes, the costumery's a great place to quiet your nerves or improve your mind or even dream your life away.

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