Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866), satirical novelist and poet. Either from poacher + -y; compare -ery, or from poach + -ery.
Definition of poachery in US English:
poachery
nounˈpəʊtʃ(ə)ri
rare
The practice of poaching.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866), satirical novelist and poet. Either from poacher + -y; compare -ery, or from poach + -ery.