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parr

1

[ pahr ]

noun

, plural parrs, (especially collectively) parr.
  1. a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.
  2. the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.


Parr

2

[ pahr ]

noun

  1. Catherine. Catherine Parr.

parr

1

/ pɑː /

noun

  1. a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands


Parr

2

/ pɑː /

noun

  1. ParrCatherine15121548FEnglishMISC: wife of Henry VIII Catherine. 1512–48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parr1

First recorded in 1765–70; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of parr1

C18: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

Parr thinks the app has already begun resonating as a style test kitchen amongst users.

But for now, it is “interesting to see where the figures spread, and find themselves on different platforms,” Parr says.

Gary Parr, deputy chairman of the investment bank Lazard, rounds out the Wall Street Beard Caucus.

Well, she has just accepted the role of Patron of the Queen Katherine Parr Quincentenary Festival.

It can claim, also, many celebrated physicians who have been its patrons, and among them the noted Dr. Parr.

Parr was an arrogant old coxcomb, who abused the respectful kindness he received, and took his pipe into drawing-rooms.

Well, there is logic in that, as Parr would say; you have heard of Parr?

And all stood ready to obey Parr's slightest word or gesture.

Parr laid his hand on the club he had borne in the skirmish that day.

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