First Known Use: before 12th century
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harry
verb har·ry \ˈher-ē, ˈha-rē\
har·riedhar·ry·ing
Definition of HARRY
transitive verb
1
: to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
2
: to force to move along by harassing <harrying the terrified horses down out of the mountains — R. A. Sokolov>
3
: to torment by or as if by constant attack

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Origin of HARRY
Middle English harien, from Old English hergian; akin to Old High German heriōn to lay waste, heri army, Greek koiranos ruler
Synonym Discussion of HARRY
worry, annoy, harass, harry, plague, pester, tease mean to disturb or irritate by persistent acts. worry implies an incessant goading or attacking that drives one to desperation <pursued a policy of worrying the enemy>. annoy implies disturbing one's composure or peace of mind by intrusion, interference, or petty attacks <you're doing that just to annoy me>. harass implies petty persecutions or burdensome demands that exhaust one's nervous or mental power <harassed on all sides by creditors>. harry may imply heavy oppression or maltreatment <the strikers had been harried by thugs>. plague implies a painful and persistent affliction <plagued all her life by poverty>. pester stresses the repetition of petty attacks <constantly pestered with trivial complaints>. tease suggests an attempt to break down one's resistance or rouse to wrath <children teased the dog>.
HARRY Defined for Kids
harry
verb har·ry \ˈher-ē\
har·riedhar·ry·ing
Definition of HARRY for Kids
: harass <The invaders harried the village's residents.>
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