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Der·ry (d

) or Lon·don·der·ry (l

n-d

, l

n-d

)

A borough of northwest Northern Ireland northwest of Belfast. Built on the site of an abbey founded by Saint Columba in 546, it is a port and manufacturing center. Population: 83,600.

Derry [ˈdɛrɪ]

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].

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Derry (redirected from Londonderry City)

Derry
(redirected from Londonderry City)