parr

[ pahr ]

/ pɑr /

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noun, plural parrs, (especially collectively) parr.

a young salmon, having dark crossbars on its sides.

the young of certain other fishes, as the codfish.

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Origin of parr

First recorded in 1765–70; origin uncertain

Words nearby parr

parpen, parpend, parquet, parquet circle, parquetry, parr, parra, parrakeet, parramatta, Parran, parrel

Other definitions for parr (2 of 2)

Parr

[ pahr ]

/ pɑr /

noun

Catherine. Catherine Parr.

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How to use parr in a sentence

Parr says two of those can fail and in an emergency, the airplane can stay in the air powered by just one.
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Parr said they’ve run campaigns with Substack creators using cost per thousand sends, cost per action or just flat fees.
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Parr thinks the app has already begun resonating as a style test kitchen amongst users.
Introducing Figr, The Coolest New Fashion App|Misty White Sidell|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But for now, it is “interesting to see where the figures spread, and find themselves on different platforms,” Parr says.
Introducing Figr, The Coolest New Fashion App|Misty White Sidell|July 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Gary Parr, deputy chairman of the investment bank Lazard, rounds out the Wall Street Beard Caucus.
Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Goes Hipster With Davos Beard|Daniel Gross|January 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Well, she has just accepted the role of Patron of the Queen Katherine Parr Quincentenary Festival.
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It can claim, also, many celebrated physicians who have been its patrons, and among them the noted Dr. Parr.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Parr was an arrogant old coxcomb, who abused the respectful kindness he received, and took his pipe into drawing-rooms.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Well, there is logic in that, as Parr would say; you have heard of Parr?
Lavengro|George Borrow
And all stood ready to obey Parr's slightest word or gesture.
The Devil's Asteroid|Manly Wade Wellman
Parr laid his hand on the club he had borne in the skirmish that day.
The Devil's Asteroid|Manly Wade Wellman

British Dictionary definitions for parr (1 of 2)

parr

/ (pɑː) /

noun plural parrs or parr

a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands

Word Origin for parr

C18: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for parr (2 of 2)

Parr

/ (pɑː) /

noun

Catherine. 1512–48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England

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