[ad. F. argenterie; cf. L. argentāria (sc. vasa, etc.) silver vessels, plate, etc.: see ARGENT and -RY.] Silver plate, wrought silver. Obs. exc. fig.
1622. Howell, Lett., I. II. xvii. Pawning his own argentry and Jewels. Ibid. (1641), ibid. (1753), 124. Costly Bowls of frosted Argentry.
1852. D. Moir, Bower of Peace, Wks. I. 61. The round moon’s calm argentry.
