-ORY


Meaning of -ORY in English

~ 1

■ suffix (forming nouns) denoting a place for a particular function: dormitory.

Derivatives

-orial suffix .

Origin

from L. -oria , -orium , sometimes via Anglo-Norman Fr. -orie , OFr. -oire .

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~ 2

■ suffix forming adjectives (and occasionally nouns) relating to or involving a verbal action: compulsory.

Origin

from L. -orius , sometimes via Anglo-Norman Fr. -ori(e) .

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