metallifacture rare—1.
(mɪˈtælɪfæktjʊə(r))
[f. L. metallum metal n. + factūra making, facture.]
The manufacture of metal articles.
| 1847 R. Park Pantalogy (ed. 4) 478 Under the head of Metallifactures, we include the manufacture of hardware, brassware and jewelry. |