1. textiles, especially silk, cotton, and linen fabrics
Usage: archaic
2. a shop or business that sells textiles and related goods
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The old mercery displayed bolts of fine silk and cotton.
• She inherited her grandmother’s mercery business in the town square.
• The mercery specialized in imported fabrics from distant lands.
• Local tailors frequented the mercery for quality materials.
• The mercery’s shelves were lined with colorful ribbons and lace.