rory
See also: Rory
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɹɔː.ɹi/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 376: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈɹɔɹ.i/
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Etymology 1
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin rōs / rōris (“dew”).
Adjective
rory (comparative more rory, superlative most rory)
- (obsolete) Covered by dew.
- 1600, Edward Fairfax (translator), Jerusalem Delivered, i, 14
- On Libanon at first his foot he set,
And shook his wings with rory May-dew wet.
- On Libanon at first his foot he set,
- 1939, James Joyce, Finnegans Wake, Page 3
- [...] rory end to the regginbrow was to be seen ringsome on the aquaface.
- 1600, Edward Fairfax (translator), Jerusalem Delivered, i, 14
Synonyms
Related terms
Translations
dewy — see dewy
Etymology 2
Unknown
Adjective
rory (comparative more rory, superlative most rory)
Related terms
Translations
of gaudy, tasteless, or unsubtle colors