cattery

English

/ˈkætəɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • A place where cats are bred.
  • A place where cats board when their owners are on holiday

Etymology

Suffix from English cat (former derogatory term for a person).

Origin

English

cat

Gloss

former derogatory term for a person

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