(also -ry )
■ suffix forming nouns:
1》 denoting a class or kind: greenery.
2》 denoting an occupation, a state or condition, or behaviour: archery | bravery.
↘with derogatory reference: tomfoolery.
3》 denoting a place set aside for an activity or a grouping of things: rookery.
Origin
from Fr. -erie , based on L. -arius and -ator .