Rauchwerk

German

Etymology 1

16th century, from rauch, an obsolete byform of rau (rough, coarse”, here “hairy), + Werk (work, product, implement). The corresponding Middle High German rūchwerc is already attested, but with the sense “furrier’s trade”, which had no continuation.

Noun

Rauchwerk n (strong, genitive Rauchwerks or Rauchwerkes, plural (rare) Rauchwerke) (dated higher register)

  1. fur clothing
    Synonym: Pelzbekleidung
  2. synonym of Rauchwaren (tanned furs)
Declension

Etymology 2

From rauchen, räuchen (to fumigate, cure) +‎ Werk (work, product, implement).

Noun

Rauchwerk n (strong, genitive Rauchwerks or Rauchwerkes, plural (rare) Rauchwerke)

  1. obsolete form of Räucherwerk (incense)
Declension