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wherry

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wher⋅ry

  [hwer-ee, wer-ee] noun, plural -ries, verb, -ried, -ry⋅ing.
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–noun
1. a light rowboat for one person; skiff.
2. any of various barges, fishing vessels, etc., used locally in England.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
3. to use, or transport in, a wherry.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME whery < ?
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wher·ry   (hwěr'ē, wěr'ē)   
n.   pl. wher·ries

  1. A light, swift rowboat built for one person and often used in racing.

  2. A sailing barge used in East Anglia.


[Middle English whery.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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