Late 16th century; earliest use found in Peter Levens (fl. 1552–1587), lexicographer. Apparently from coney + -ry, probably partly as an alteration of cunnigar.
Definition of coneyry in US English:
coneyry
nounˈkəʊnɪri
rare, historical
A rabbit warren.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Peter Levens (fl. 1552–1587), lexicographer. Apparently from coney + -ry, probably partly as an alteration of cunnigar.