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Wherry ˈwεrɪ N Pl Ries Kinds Half Decked Commercial

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[ˈwεrɪ]
n, pl -ries
1) any of certain kinds of half-decked commercial boats, such as barges, used in Britain
2) a light rowing boat used in inland waters and harbours


Etymology:
C15 origin unknown
Derived words:
wherryman n

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