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French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French escuyrie f, from Old French esquierie, escurie f. By surface analysis, écuyer m + -erie f.
Pronunciation
Noun
écurie f (plural écuries)
- stable
- Synonym: étable f
- (figuratively) pigsty (messy place)
- Synonyms: porcherie f, bordel m
- (motor racing) constructor
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