perry
See also: Perry
English
Etymology
From Middle English perre; from Old French peré; from Vulgar Latin *piratum; from Latin pirum.
Pronunciation
Noun
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: Drinks of the World by James Mew and John Ashton
- Perry is less popular than cider, but some consider it superior.
- 2017: Glister by Andi Watson
- 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
Beverage from pears
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Middle English
Noun
perry
- Alternative form of perre (“jewels”)
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