wherry

[ hwer-ee, wer-ee ]

noun,plural wher·ries.
  1. a light rowboat for one person; skiff.

  2. any of various barges, fishing vessels, etc., used locally in England.

verb (used with or without object),wher·ried, wher·ry·ing.
  1. to use, or transport in, a wherry.

Origin of wherry

1
1400–50; late Middle English whery< ?

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British Dictionary definitions for wherry

wherry

/ (ˈwɛrɪ) /


nounplural -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

Origin of wherry

1
C15: origin unknown

Derived forms of wherry

  • wherryman, noun

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