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wherry
(wherry)
Pronunciation:
/ˈwɛri/
noun
(
plural
wherries
)
a light rowing boat used chiefly for carrying passengers.
British
a large light barge.
Derivatives
wherryman
noun
(
plural
wherrymen
)
Origin:
late Middle English
: of unknown origin
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