perry
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English perre; from Old French peré; from Vulgar Latin *piratum; from Latin pirum.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
perry (countable and uncountable, plural perries)
- A fermented alcoholic beverage made from pears; somewhat analogous to cider.
- 1853, The Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal
- M. Vasse never observed a fatal termination unless in two instances ; in which the persons, adults, had drank perry in large quantity.
- 1892, James Mew and John Ashton, Drinks of the World
- Perry is less popular than cider, but some consider it superior.
- 2017, Andi Watson, Glister
- Sip the perry of the Black Worchester and you will belch clouds of soot.
- 1853, The Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal
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Translations[edit]
Beverage from pears
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Middle English[edit]
Noun[edit]
perry
- Alternative form of perre (“jewels”)
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