Perry
['perɪ] or ['pɛri]
Definition
(noun.) a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider.
(noun.) United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819).
(noun.) United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858).
(noun.) United States philosopher (1876-1957).
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Definition
(n.) A fermented liquor made from pears; pear cider.
(n.) A suddent squall. See Pirry.
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Definition
n. an agreeable beverage made by fermenting the juice of pears.
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Examples
- Has Perry seen her? Jane Austen. Emma.
- Mr. Perry, said he, in a voice of very strong displeasure, would do as well to keep his opinion till it is asked for. Jane Austen. Emma.
- If Jane does not get well soon, we will call in Mr. Perry. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Why does not Perry see her? Jane Austen. Emma.
- Then in 1853 came four American warships under Commodore Perry, and refused to be driven away. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- I may be allowed, I hope, the use of my judgment as well as Mr. Perry. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Do not you think her cure does Perry the highest credit? Jane Austen. Emma.
- As they were turning into the grounds, Mr. Perry passed by on horseback. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Perry tells me that Mr. Cole never touches malt liquor. Jane Austen. Emma.
- She could not be too soon alarmed, nor send for Perry too often. Jane Austen. Emma.
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