serry

American  

[ser-ee] / ˈsɛr i /

verb (used with or without object)

Archaic.

serried, serrying

1. to crowd closely together.

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Etymology

Origin of serry

First recorded in 1575–85; from French serré, past participle of serrer “to press tightly together, crowd,” from Italian serrare “to close ranks,” from Vulgar Latin serrāre, from Latin serāre “to lock, bolt,” derivative of sera “a bolt, bar”; see sear ²

Example Sentences

Twenty years ago, Canadian Presbyterians, Congregationalists, Methodists, perhaps remembering the words of St. Mark,* decided to serry their ranks and join a new United Church of Canada.

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