burry

¹

[ bur-ee ]

adjective

, bur·ri·er, bur·ri·est.

1. full of or covered with burs; bur; burlike.

burry

²

[ bur-ee ]

adjective

, bur·ri·er, bur·ri·est.

1. characterized by or spoken with a burr.

burry

/ ˈbɜːrɪ /

adjective

1. full of or covered in burs
2. resembling burs; prickly

Word History and Origins

Origin of burry¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; bur ¹, -y ¹

Origin of burry²

First recorded in 1865–70; burr ³ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Douglas never gave a thought to his mortality, according to his publicist and intermittent caregiver, Allan Burry.

From The Daily Beast

To hide the huskiness in his own voice Mr. Traill relapsed into broad, burry Scotch.

From Project Gutenberg

If the mohair is very burry, it has to be treated chemically, and this spoils the luster.

From Project Gutenberg

They ducked behind rocks or trees and piled off their horses in a burry.

From Project Gutenberg