derry
[ der-ee ]
noun,plural der·ries.
a meaningless refrain or chorus in old songs.
Origin of derry
1First recorded in 1545–55; of obscure origin
- Also called der·ry-down [der-ee-doun]. /ˈdɛr iˌdaʊn/.
Other definitions for Derry (2 of 2)
Derry
[ der-ee ]
noun
a town in SE New Hampshire.
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British Dictionary definitions for derry (1 of 3)
derry1
/ (ˈdɛrɪ) /
nounplural -ries
have a derry on Australian and NZ to have a prejudice or grudge against
Origin of derry
1C19: probably from derry down, a refrain in some folk songs, alluding to the phrase have a down on; see down 1
British Dictionary definitions for derry (2 of 3)
derry2
/ (ˈdɛrɪ) /
nounplural -ries
slang a derelict house, esp one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc
Origin of derry
2C20: shortened from derelict
British Dictionary definitions for Derry (3 of 3)
Derry
/ (ˈdɛrɪ) /
noun
a district in NW Northern Ireland, in Co Londonderry. Pop: 106 456 (2003 est). Area: 387 sq km (149 sq miles)
another name for Londonderry
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