perry
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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, James Mew, 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.
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Beverage from pears
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Middle English
Noun
perry
- Alternative form of perre (“jewels”)