Also 7–8 soaperie. [f. SOAP sb. Cf. Du. zeeperij.] A soap manufactory.

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1674.  in J. Cleland, Rise & Progr. Glasgow (1820), 88. [The premises, for the Soap manufacture, at that time termed the] Soaperie.

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1721.  Wodrow, Hist. Suff. Ch. Scot. (1830), II. 387/2. The soaperie there [at Glasgow] was guarded, and closely searched for arms and ammunition.

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1775.  Ash, Soapery, the place where soap is made.

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1840.  Evid. Hull Docks Comm., 15. A very large soapery and sugar-refinery.

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1886.  Bradford Observer, 6 March. To assist … in Working a Soapery on the newest lines, with specialities.

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