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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]. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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