a county in W Munster province, in the SW Republic of Ireland. 1,815 sq. mi. (4,700 sq. km). Tralee.
a male given name, form of Kerr.
a county of SW Republic of Ireland, in W Munster province: mostly mountainous (including the highest peaks in Ireland), with a deeply indented coast and many offshore islands. County town: Tralee. Pop: 132 527 (2002). Area: 4701 sq km (1815 sq miles)
a small black breed of dairy cattle, originally from Kerry
1875–80; named after Kerry, home of the breed
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"Bob," he addressed the toddler, "will you uns let daddy kerry ye like a baby!"
From The Christmas Miracle 1911 by Murfree, Mary Noailles
"Let's take another round, Sam; but I reckon Tom Bulger's got more'n he can kerry now," continued the mate.
From A Victorious Union by Optic, Oliver
Never’d dar’ show myself tuh her, ’less I done everything agoin’ tuh kerry it out.”
From The Boy Scouts in the Maine Woods The New Test for the Silver Fox Patrol by Carter, Herbert
"Mighty long tramp fur Bobbie, thar,—whyn't ye kerry him?"
From The Raid of The Guerilla and Other Stories by Craffock, Charles Egbert
P. S. Joopiter the Durn hee sed he’d kerry This i dont Serpose youd kum.
From Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 by Various
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