"diskery" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: diskeries [plural]
Etymology: From disk + -ery. Etymology templates: {{af|en|disk|-ery}} disk + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun}} diskery (plural diskeries)
  1. (dated, music) A phonograph-record manufacturer; a shop that sells phonograph records. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Music, Shops Synonyms: diskerie Related terms: disker

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          "ref": "1950 October 28, “Diskers, AFRA Puzzle Singer Jurisdictions”, in Billboard, page 13:",
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          "ref": "1957 December 30, Ren Grevatt, “Concensus Tabs Stereo Disk Still in Research Stage: Diskery and Phono Toppers Sound Tempering Notes of Caution”, in Billboard, page 11:",
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