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registry

re·gistry

US/ˈɹɛd͡ʒɪstɹi/ fairly common

noun

1.

an official written record of names or events or transactions

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Origin

A variant of registery, from Middle English regestery (“?a record book; ?a bookmark”), partly from Medieval Latin regesterium, registerium and probably also partly formed with -ery. Equivalent to register + -y.

Phrases

  • animal registry
  • bridal registry
  • civil registry
  • gift registry
  • port of registry
  • registry office
  • wedding registry

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