tanyard

noun

tan·​yard ˈtan-ˌyärd How to pronounce tanyard (audio)
: the section or part of a tannery housing tanning vats

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tanyard was in 1666

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“Tanyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tanyard. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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