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derry

1

[ der-ee ]

noun

plural derries.
  1. a meaningless refrain or chorus in old songs.


Derry

2

[ der-ee ]

noun

  1. a town in SE New Hampshire.

Derry

1

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. a district in NW Northern Ireland, in Co Londonderry. Pop: 106 456 (2003 est). Area: 387 sq km (149 sq miles)
  2. another name for Londonderry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

derry

2

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. have a derry on
    to have a prejudice or grudge against
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

derry

3

/ ˈɛɪ /

noun

  1. slang.
    a derelict house, esp one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derry1

First recorded in 1545–55; of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of derry1

C19: probably from derry down, a refrain in some folk songs, alluding to the phrase have a down on; see down 1

Origin of derry2

C20: shortened from derelict
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Example Sentences

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You can see it illustrated in the "Across the Barricade" episode of "Derry Girls," when a group of Northern Ireland Catholic and Protestant teens stay very much Catholic and Protestant while also aligning as teens with a shared adversary, their parents.

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In Londonderry, the public can leave a written message at Derry's Guildhall and The Alley Theatre in Strabane.

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In a statement, the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr said she offered "deepest sympathies" to Archbishop Eamon Martin, the clergy, and all members of the Catholic Church.

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She said that there has been a "huge outpouring of sorrow and grief" across Derry and Strabane since Pope Francis' passing on Monday.

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Mr Melaugh, a veteran civil rights activist in Derry, told BBC News NI: "I would condemn all violence. I have done all my life. It achieves nothing."

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