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Derry [ˈdɛrɪ] n 1. (Placename) a district in NW Northern Ireland, in Co. Londonderry. Pop.: 106 066 (2001). Area: 387 sq. km (149 sq. miles) 2. (Placename) another name for Londonderry derry1 n pl -ries Austral and NZ have a derry on to have a prejudice or grudge against [probably from derry down, a refrain in some folk songs, alluding to the phrase have a down on; see down1] derry2 n pl -ries (Social Welfare) Slang a derelict house, esp one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc. [shortened from derelict] Derry a ballad or set of verses, 1553 [from the repetitive use of “Hey derry, derry” in folk songs]. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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00) appears in its 25th anniversary edition to include text by Ramsay Derry and an introduction by noted ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson himself as it provides a stunning blend of full-page color wildlife images and accompanying artist profile. 00) appears in its 25th anniversary edition to include text by Ramsay Derry and an introduction by noted ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson himself as it provides a stunning blend of full-page color wildlife images and accompanying artist profile. Also in October, the Diocese of Derry, Northern Ireland released information that 26 of its priests had been accused of sex abuse in the last 50 years. |
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