patchery noun3 •That which is thrown or sown together usually clumsily or with different color and textures, like patchwork.The Chinese mourn in white, and some of us in Harlequin-like patchery, as though believing motley to be the only wear. — 1863 •Hypocrisy; trickery.Thersites: Here is such patchery, such juggling and such knavery! — 1602 •(UK, India) Living quarters for married soldiers. formspatcheries