First Known Use: 14th century
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perry
noun per·ry \ˈper-ē\
: an alcoholic drink made from pears
Full Definition of PERRY
: fermented pear juice often made sparkling
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Origin of PERRY
Middle English peirrie, from Anglo-French peré, from Vulgar Latin *piratum, from Latin pirum pear
Perry
biographical name Per·ry \ˈper-ē\
Definition of PERRY
Bliss 1860–1954 Am. educ. & critic
Perry
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Matthew Calbraith 1794–1858 Am. commodore
Perry
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Oliver Hazard 1785–1819 bro. of prec. Am. naval officer
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