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wherry

wher·ry [ wérree, hwérree ] (plural wher·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. light rowboat: a small light rowboat used in inland waters

2. English commercial barge: a small barge, once used for commercial purposes in parts of England, now used largely for pleasure cruises

[15th century. Origin ?]

wher·ry·man noun
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