Ry.

abbr. Railway.

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Railway.

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-ry,

suffix forming nouns from other nouns.

1. occupation or work of a _____: »

Dentistry = the occupation or work of a dentist. Chemistry = t occupation or work of a chemist.

2. act of a _____: »

Mimicry = act of a mimic.

3. quality or condition of a _____: »

Rivalry = the condition of a rival.

4. group or collection of _____s: »

Jewelry = collection of jewels. Peasantry = group of peasants.

╂[short for -ery]

Ry.,

railway.