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Perry

Perry Meaning & Definition
Perry Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Perry?

[n] a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider
[n] United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)
[n] United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858)
[n] United States philosopher (1876-1957)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Perry: Commodore Perry | Matthew Calbraith Perry | Oliver Hazard Perry | Ralph Barton Perry

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See Also | admiral | alcohol | alcoholic beverage | commodore | full admiral | inebriant | intoxicant | philosopher

Perry In Webster's Dictionary

\Per"ry\, n. [OF. per['e], F. poir['e], fr. poire a pear, L. pirum. See {Pear} the fruit.] A fermented liquor made from pears; pear cider. --Mortimer.
\Per"ry\, n. A suddent squall. See {Pirry}. [Obs.]

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