*fery*

n. Traffic; bargaining. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The business of the mistress of a family; female management of domestic concerns. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The business of a housewife; female domestic economy and skill. Tusser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Assistance at childbirth; help or cooperation in production. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Petty theft. [ R. ] Sir T. North. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act of puffing; bestowment of extravagant commendation. [ 1913 Webster ]