Old Harry
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Old Harry
First recorded in 1730–40
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The diver, who had been in the sea close to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage, was reported missing on Tuesday at about 18:00 BST.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024
The holidaymaker, from Bristol, set off with his 16-year-old son on a journey from Studland Bay to Old Harry Rocks on the afternoon of 3 July.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023
In fact, for all his prestige, Old Harry Byrd's influence was greatly exaggerated.
From Time Magazine Archive
Some Byrd advisers suggested bluntly that Robertson, who was never an important figure in the combine, should follow Old Harry into voluntary retirement.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Patrol," announced the skipper laconically, indicating a steam trawler as she rounded the detached chalk pinnacle known as "Old Harry".
From With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
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