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derry

1

[ der-ee ]

noun

, plural der·ries.
  1. a meaningless refrain or chorus in old songs.


Derry

2

[ der-ee ]

noun

  1. a town in SE New Hampshire.

derry

1

/ ˈdɛrɪ /

noun

  1. slang.
    a derelict house, esp one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


derry

2

/ ˈdɛrɪ /

noun

  1. have a derry on
    to have a prejudice or grudge against
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Derry

3

/ ˈdɛrɪ /

noun

  1. a district in NW Northern Ireland, in Co Londonderry. Pop: 106 456 (2003 est). Area: 387 sq km (149 sq miles)
  2. another name for Londonderry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derry1

First recorded in 1545–55; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derry1

C20: shortened from derelict

Origin of derry2

C19: probably from derry down, a refrain in some folk songs, alluding to the phrase have a down on; see down 1
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Example Sentences

Love alleged that Michael McMahon, who goes by Clara Divine in drag, performed inappropriately in front of children at the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry last June.

Among the men discharged were several who had been at Derry, and who had received pensions since the abandonment of the post.

Derry, the little unconscious cause of it all, lay quiet, with Mary watching him.

“Old man Willard held out the marble mitt that-a time, Derry,” said he.

But it is all part and parcel of my plan, Derry, which rests on your reply to one small question.

Hugh Marten conspired with my father—hired him, I might rather say—to drive you and me apart, Derry.

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